cupboard love

US /ˈkʌb.ərd ˌlʌv/
UK /ˈkʌb.ərd ˌlʌv/
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討好, 為了得到好處的愛

affection shown only to get something in return, especially food

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Her sudden affection for her aunt was just cupboard love, as she knew her aunt had cookies.
她對姑媽突然表現出的喜愛只是為了得到好處,因為她知道姑媽有餅乾。
The cat only comes to me for cupboard love when it's hungry.
貓只有在餓的時候才會為了討食而靠近我。