ingratiate
US /ɪŋˈɡreɪ.ʃiː.eɪt/
UK /ɪŋˈɡreɪ.ʃiː.eɪt/
動詞
気に入られるようにする, ご機嫌を取る
to bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
例:
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He tried to ingratiate himself with his boss by offering to work overtime.
彼は残業を申し出て上司に気に入られようとした。
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It's obvious she's trying to ingratiate herself with the new manager.
彼女が新しいマネージャーに気に入られようとしているのは明らかだ。