cupboard love
US /ˈkʌb.ərd ˌlʌv/
UK /ˈkʌb.əd ˌlʌv/
成语
讨好, 为了得到好处的爱
affection shown only to get something in return, especially food
示例:
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Her sudden affection for her aunt was just cupboard love, as she knew her aunt had cookies.
她对姑妈突然表现出的喜爱只是为了得到好处，因为她知道姑妈有饼干。
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The cat only comes to me for cupboard love when it's hungry.
猫只有在饿的时候才会为了讨食而靠近我。