英语释义
1. marked by flattery: such as
2. showing or expressing gratifying respect or admiration
a flattering comparison His colleagues might have disowned him, but they didn't receive flattering invitations to speak all over the country and to write for The New York Times.
— Richard Dawkins
3. excessively or insincerely complimentary
… a steady stream of ham actors, all of whom were welcomed with flattering speeches.
— H. L. Mencken
4. helping to enhance attractiveness
a necktie in a flattering color … dictating the most flattering camera angles.
— David Margolick The gowns were indeed smashing: smart, sexy, eye-catching, and very, very flattering.
— The New Yorker