"flattery" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 奉承
• 恭维

Definition

奉承是指过度夸奖别人或说一些并不完全真心的话，通常是为了从对方那里得到好处或让对方喜欢你。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于负面或提醒语境。常见搭配有“虚伪的奉承”、“用奉承取悦”。与真诚的赞美不同，flattery带有不真心的意味。

Examples

He used flattery to get a better grade from his teacher.

他用**奉承**来让老师给他更高的分数。

Flattery is not the same as a sincere compliment.

**奉承**和真诚的表扬不同。

Some people are good at using flattery to get what they want.

有些人很会用**奉承**达到目的。

Her flattery didn’t fool anyone; everyone knew she just wanted a promotion.

她的**奉承**没有骗到任何人，大家都知道她只是想升职。

If you think flattery will get you out of trouble, think again.

如果你以为**奉承**能让你摆脱麻烦，那你就错了。

He showered his boss with flattery, hoping to get noticed.

他不停地对老板**奉承**，希望被注意到。