flatter oneself

  1. 自以为…, 自鸣得意
    • The chairman flatters himself on his judgment of people.
      主席自认为他审视人比别人高明。
    • They flattered themselves that they would win.
      他们自信一定会赢。

网络词典

flatter oneself

英 ˈflætə(r) 美 ˈflætɚ
动词 中文翻译:奉承
同义词: ['sway', 'sweeten', 'entice例句:1. She flattered him by saying he was the best in his class.(她通过说他是班上最好的人来奉承他。)2. The salesperson flattered me with a generous discount offer.(销售人员用慷慨的折扣让我感到高兴。)']

例句:

  1. 1. She flattered him by saying he was the best in his class.
    她通过说他是班上最好的人来奉承他。
  2. 2. The salesperson flattered me with a generous discount offer.
    销售人员用慷慨的折扣让我感到高兴。
  3. 3. Flattery is often used to win over an opponent or persuade someone to do something.
    奉承通常用来赢得对手或说服某人做某事。