suck up
US /sʌk ʌp/
UK /sʌk ʌp/
短语动词
1.
巴结, 奉承
to try to make someone in authority like you by praising or helping them in a way that is not sincere
示例:
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He's always trying to suck up to the boss to get a promotion.
他总是想巴结老板以获得晋升。
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Don't suck up to me; just tell me the truth.
别奉承我了；告诉我真相。
2.
吸干, 吸收
to absorb or take in liquid
示例:
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The sponge will suck up all the spilled water.
海绵会吸干所有溢出的水。
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The vacuum cleaner is powerful enough to suck up small debris.
吸尘器足够强大，可以吸走小碎片。