vt.

1. 谄媚；奉承[（+about/on）]
   I guess he was just flattering me.

   我猜想他只是在奉承我。

2. 使高兴，使感到满意[H]
   She was greatly flattered by an invitation to visit the White House.

   她对受到邀请访问白宫感到很荣幸。

3. （相片，画等的形象）比（真人，实物）好看
   This picture surely doesn't flatter my sister.

   我妹妹这张照片没有本人好看。

   This photo flatters him.

   这张照片比他本人漂亮。

   The picture certainly doesn't flatter you.

   你这张照片没有本人好看。

v.

1. lavish compliments on, especially in order to further one's own interests.
   ▸ (flatter oneself) believe something favourable about oneself, typically without foundation.
2. cause to feel honoured and pleased.
3. (of clothing or a colour) enhance the appearance of.
   ▸give an unrealistically favourable impression of.
4. archaic please (the ear or eye).