to flatter
01
お世辞を言う, 媚びる
to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest
Transitive: to flatter sb/sth
文法情報
形態的構成
単純語
動作動詞
規則的
現在時制
flatter
三人称単数
flatters
現在分詞
flattering
単純過去
flattered
過去分詞
flattered
例
The employee flattered the boss by excessively praising their leadership style, hoping for a promotion.
従業員は昇進を期待して、リーダーシップスタイルを過剰に褒めることで上司をおだてた。
02
おだてる, へつらう
to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true
Transitive
03
引き立たせる, 美しく見せる
to make someone look attractive or enhance their appearance, especially with a particular color or style of clothing
例
The dress flatters her figure beautifully.
そのドレスは彼女の体型を美しく引き立てます。
to flatter oneself
01
to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance
例
Don't flatter yourself—you don't sing any better than we do.
