flatter
vt. 奉承, 阿谀, 使高兴 [机] 平面锤
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教材释义与例句
奉承；谄媚；使高兴
释义与例句
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A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.
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A flat-faced fulling hammer.
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A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.
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Someone who flattens, purposely or accidentally. Also flattener.
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Someone who lives in a rented flat.
新西兰 及物/不及物 俚语
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To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
讨好
奉承
阿谀
谄媚
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及物/不及物1855, William H. Prescott, History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co., Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 7, p. 242, Some he complimented for their bravery; others he flattered by asking their advice.
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To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.
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To portray someone to advantage.
及物/不及物Her portrait flatters her.
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To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.
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To cheer or please (with the idea that); congratulate oneself, especially when the perception is false.
及物/不及物Before the results came out, I flattered myself that I had done well on the test. It turned out I was the worst in the class!
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To cheer or please (with the idea that); congratulate oneself, especially when the perception is false.
In phrasal verb "to flatter with": to encourage, inspire with hope.
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comparative form of flat: more flat
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词源
From flat (“to make flat, flatten”) + -er (agent suffix).
来源：wiktionary