Flattery consists of flattering words or behaviour.
例句
He is ambitious and susceptible to flattery.他雄心勃勃,而且很喜欢听别人的恭维话。
英汉词典释义
n.
奉承(话)
obsequious flattery恭维话I was really pleased when he said how well I’d done,because he isn’t known for flattery.听他说我做得这么好时,我很高兴,因为他不是擅长恭维的人。Men are often reached by flattery.人常常因受到恭维而动心。
阿谀奉承会/不会使你如愿以偿
Just remember—flattery will get you nowhere. There’s no use trying to be nice to me so I’ll give you what you want.记住—拍马屁不会使你如愿以偿。你讨好我也没用,我不会给你想要的东西。