英语

ingratiating

gb/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
C1 英语
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adjective C1 property
1

trying to gain favor

trying to make someone like you by flattering them

用法模式: [an] ingratiating [smile/manner/remark/gesture]
常见错误:
Often confused with gratifying (pleasing) or grateful; ingratiating is about trying to gain someone’s favor.
近义词
fawning (More openly excessive and submissive.) | sycophantic (Stronger; emphasizes self-serving praise of someone powerful.) | obsequious (More formal; stresses servile politeness.) | flattering (Can be neutral; less clearly manipulative.)
反义词
abrasive (Rough or rude rather than pleasing.) | blunt (Direct and not concerned with pleasing.)
搭配
ingratiating smile |ingratiating manner |ingratiating tone |ingratiating remark |ingratiating behavior |ingratiating gesture |ingratiating laugh |ingratiating flattery
主题
social |communication |emotions |power
例句
  • He put on an ingratiating smile and asked if he could “help” with the presentation.
  • Her ingratiating tone made it sound as if she wanted something in return.
  • The salesman’s ingratiating compliments quickly became tiresome.
学习者例句
  • He gave an ingratiating smile to the boss.
  • Her ingratiating words felt insincere.
adjective C1 property
2

pleasantly charming and likable

charming and easy to like

用法模式: [a/an] ingratiating [person/voice/smile]
常见错误:
This more positive sense is less common; many uses still suggest trying too hard to please.
近义词
winning (More clearly positive and natural.) | charming (More general; does not suggest seeking favor.) | engaging (Stresses attracting interest and warmth.)
反义词
off-putting (Causing dislike rather than liking.) | unpleasant (Not enjoyable or likable.)
搭配
ingratiating charm |ingratiating voice |ingratiating smile |ingratiating manner
主题
social |emotions |personality
例句
  • With his ingratiating charm, he won over even the toughest critics.
  • She had an ingratiating way of making new people feel welcome.
学习者例句
  • He is ingratiating and friendly.
语法
词典原形
ingratiating
IPA
GB/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
US/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
音节与重音
in - gra - ti - at - ing (5 个音节)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gra)
词形变化
Adjective
  • Base: ingratiating
词族
Core family
ingratiate verb C1 ingratiatingly adverb C2
Advanced or less common
ingratiation noun
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