flattering /ˈflætərɪŋ/

• 1. 

  ADJ If something is flattering, it makes you appear more attractive. 使更漂亮的

  例：

  It wasn't a very flattering photograph.

  这张照片照得不如本人好看。

• 2. 

  ADJ If someone's remarks are flattering, they praise you and say nice things about you. 恭维的

  例：

  Most of his colleagues had positive, even flattering things to say.

  他的大多数同事都有一些正面的、甚至奉承的话要说。