老板识破了他的阿谀奉承,知道那些恭维话只是为了升职加薪。
The boss saw through his flattery and knew those compliments were just for a promotion.
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flattery英 /ˈflætəri/|美 /ˈflætəri/
解释
flattery 是名词,来自动词 flatter(奉承、讨好),指"谄媚、奉承的行为或话语"。flatter 本身可能源自古法语 flater(抚摸、讨好),引申为用甜言蜜语讨好他人。
The boss saw through his flattery and knew those compliments were just for a promotion.
flattery 是名词,来自动词 flatter(奉承、讨好),指"谄媚、奉承的行为或话语"。flatter 本身可能源自古法语 flater(抚摸、讨好),引申为用甜言蜜语讨好他人。