curry favor with
US /ˈkɜːri ˈfeɪvər wɪð/
UK /ˈkʌri ˈfeɪvər wɪð/
成语
讨好, 拍马屁
to try to win the approval or support of someone, especially by flattery or subservience
示例:
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He's always trying to curry favor with the boss by agreeing with everything she says.
他总是通过赞同老板的每一句话来讨好老板。
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Students often curry favor with their teachers to get better grades.
学生们经常讨好老师以获得更好的成绩。