n.諂媚;阿諛;巴結(jié)
I find his flattery odious. 我覺得他的諛詞十分討厭。
His letter was dripping with flattery. 他的信中充滿阿諛之詞。
They don't need to resort to flattery. 他們不必訴諸于拍馬屁。
You can buy flattery, but envy must be earned. 奉承可以用金錢買到,妒嫉卻必須努力才能贏得。