butter up

• v. 过分恭维；谄媚；巴结；讨好

英英释义

Verb:

1. flatter with the intention of getting something

例句

用作动词 (v.)

1. He wanted a raise, so he tried to play up to his boss.
   他想长工资，所以尽力向老板谄媚。
2. Some students make up to their teachers in hopes of getting a good grade.
   有些学生谄媚他们的老师希望得到好分数。
3. He never knew how to creep up his boss's sleeve.
   他从来不知道该怎样巴结老板。
4. Jack tried to make up to his boss.
   杰克试图讨好他的上司。
5. I'd advise you to creep up her sleeve again.
   我劝你再讨好一番。

词汇搭配

• butter up to 奉承

近反义词

【近义词】

• brown-nose 谄媚