flattery

名词 flattery:

1. excessive or insincere praise

1. I find his flattery odious.
   我觉得他的谀词十分讨厌。
2. Cut out the soft soap; flattery will get you nowhere!
   别花言巧语了，吹捧是不会使你捞到好处的。
3. His flattery carries a sting.
   他的奉承话中带刺。
4. His letter was dripping with flattery.
   他的信中充满阿谀之词。
5. She used flattery to worm her way/herself into his confidence.
   她用阿谀奉承的手段骗取他的信任。
6. Flattery has expended his head.
   别人的恭维使他趾高气扬。
7. Don't be taken in by her flatteries.
   别被她的奉承话骗了。