ingratiate oneself
US /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt wʌnˈsɛlf/
UK /ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪt wʌnˈsɛlf/
动词
讨好, 巴结
to bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
示例:
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He tried to ingratiate himself with his boss by offering to work overtime.
他试图通过主动加班来讨好老板。
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She's always trying to ingratiate herself with the teachers.
她总是试图讨好老师们。