suck up to
US /sʌk ʌp tə/
UK /sʌk ʌp tuː/
短语动词
巴结, 拍马屁
to try to make someone in authority like you by flattering them or being overly helpful, often in a way that is not sincere
示例:
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He's always sucking up to the boss to get a promotion.
他总是巴结老板以获得晋升。
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I hate how she always sucks up to the teachers.
我讨厌她总是巴结老师。