他恭維她烹調手藝高超。

這個男孩自以為作文寫得好。 flatter sb on sth
He flattered her on her cooking.

他恭維她的烹調技術。

不要自以為了不起,下一次你就可能出錯。
The chairman flatters himself on his judgment of people.

主席自認為他審視人比別人高明。 flatter oneself that-clause
I flatter myself that my judgment is usually correct.

我自認為我的判斷一般是正確的。
The government is flattering itself that it can win the next election.

本屆政府自以為能在下次選舉中獲勝。
We flatter ourselves that we provide the best service in town.

我們相信我們提供的服務在本市最好。
They flattered themselves that they would win.

他們自信一定會贏。
He flattered himself that he spoke French with a perfect accent.

他自以為法語說得很標準。

他用鮮花和昂貴的禮物討好她。
He flattered himself with the hope of recovering his pen.

他以希望找回鋼筆聊以自慰。
You flatter me with your concern for my health.

你關心我的健康,我感到很高興。