| 词汇 | flatter-to-deceive |
| 释义 | flatter to deceivephraseUK to give the appearance of being better than the true situation: 以假象蒙人，掩人耳目 I suspect these statistics flatter to deceive.我怀疑这些数据是掩人耳目的。 I'm afraid I think the present calm flatters to deceive and is just a lull in hostilities. Alas, this brief success flattered to deceive. They started well but after a beginning that flattered to deceive, it was all downhill. The takings over the holidays were good but as far as the long-term viability of the business is concerned, they flatter to deceive. See also flatter |
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