sucking up
US /ˈsʌkɪŋ ʌp/
UK /ˈsʌkɪŋ ʌp/
句動詞
1.
ごまをする, おべっかを使う
to try to make someone like you by flattering them or being overly helpful, especially someone in a position of authority (informal, often derogatory)
例:
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He's always sucking up to the boss to get a promotion.
彼は昇進のためにいつも上司にごまをする。
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I hate how she's always sucking up to the teacher.
彼女がいつも先生におべっかを使うのが嫌いだ。
2.
吸い上げる, 吸収する
to absorb or take in a liquid or substance (literal meaning)
例:
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The sponge quickly sucked up the spilled water.
スポンジはこぼれた水を素早く吸い上げた。
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The vacuum cleaner is powerful enough to suck up all the dust.
掃除機はすべてのほこりを吸い上げるのに十分強力だ。