early 14c., "dishonest praise, coaxing speech," from Old French flaterie "flattery, cajolery" (Modern French flatterie), from flater "to flatter" (see flatter).
双语例句
1. John found himself surrounded by insincere flattery.
约翰发现自己为虚情假意的奉承阿谀所包围。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He is ambitious and susceptible to flattery.
他雄心勃勃，而且很喜欢听别人的恭维话。
来自柯林斯例句
3. You're too intelligent to fall for his flattery.
