flattering
/ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ 形容词 B2中文： 显身材的、奉承的、讨好的
- Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good. · The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.
- Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.
- That which represents too favorably.
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Bennet; “and it is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy.
She received him with her very best politeness, which he returned with as much more, apologizing for his intrusion, without any previous acquaintance with her, which he could not help flattering himself, however, might be justified by his relationship to the young ladies who introduced him to her notice.
To such perseverance in wilful self-deception Elizabeth would make no reply, and immediately and in silence withdrew; determined, that if he persisted in considering her repeated refusals as flattering encouragement, to apply to her father, whose negative might be uttered in such a manner as must be decisive, and whose behaviour at least could not be mistaken for the affectation and coquetry of an elegant female.
His reception, however, was of the most flattering kind.
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