flattered
英 [ˈflætəd]
美 [ˈflætərd]
adj. (因受重视而)感到满意的,觉得荣幸的
v. 奉承; 讨好; 向…谄媚; 自命不凡; 使显得更漂亮; 使胜过本人
flatter的过去分词和过去式
Collins.1 / BNC.23632 / COCA.23208
柯林斯词典
- ADJ-GRADED (因受重视而)感到满意的,觉得荣幸的
If you areflatteredby something that has happened, you are pleased about it because it makes you feel important or special.- She was flattered by Roberto's long letter...
罗伯托的一封长信让她很是高兴。 - I am flattered that they should be so supportive...
他们这么帮忙,我深感荣幸。 - She didn't know whether to feel flattered or indignant.
她不知道应该感到高兴还是愤怒。
- She was flattered by Roberto's long letter...
- ADJ-GRADED (在正式场合表示感谢)不胜荣幸的,深感荣幸的
People sometimes useflatteredwhen they are expressing thanks in formal situations.- We're flattered and honoured to receive this Doris Day Award.
能获得多丽丝·戴奖,我们深感荣幸和光荣。
- We're flattered and honoured to receive this Doris Day Award.