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
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
Do n't flatter yourself — you do n't sing any better than we do.
