词汇 "lick someone's boots" 在中文的含义
"lick someone's boots" 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法
lick someone's boots
US /lɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz buːts/
UK /lɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz buːts/
成语
拍马屁, 巴结
to behave in a very humble or subservient way towards someone in authority, often to gain favor
示例:
•
He's always trying to lick the boss's boots to get a promotion.
他总是想拍老板马屁来获得晋升。
•
I refuse to lick anyone's boots just to get ahead.
我拒绝巴结任何人只为了出人头地。