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。
During the interview, the candidate flattered the company's values, attempting to create a positive impression.
面接中、候補者は会社の価値観をお世辞で褒め、良い印象を作ろうとした。
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。
Dark shades often flatter pale skin tones.
濃い色合いは、しばしば青白い肌の色を引き立てます。
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.
I flatter myself that I'm a good dancer.
