n.谄媚；阿谀；巴结
I find his flattery odious. 我觉得他的谀词十分讨厌。
His letter was dripping with flattery. 他的信中充满阿谀之词。
She used flattery to worm her way into his confidence. 她用阿谀奉承的手段骗取他的信任。
They don't need to resort to flattery. 他们不必诉诸于拍马屁。
You can buy flattery, but envy must be earned. 奉承可以用金钱买到，妒嫉却必须努力才能赢得。
