flattery
n[U]
insincere praise 奉承; 恭维话
With a little flattery I might persuade him to do the job. 我说几句好听的, 也许能说服他去做这工作.
(saying 谚) Flattery will get you nowhere, ie I will not be influenced by your flattering remarks. 你恭维奉承也无济於事.
🗣️ 情景例句
May I use a knife and fork please?
我可以用刀叉吗?
God sends meat and the devil sends cooks.
鲜肉由天次,劣厨乃鬼遣。
Really? You came at a bad time of year, I'm afraid!