sucking up
US /ˈsʌkɪŋ ʌp/
UK /ˈsʌkɪŋ ʌp/
短语动词
1.
拍马屁, 巴结
to try to make someone like you by flattering them or being overly helpful, especially someone in a position of authority (informal, often derogatory)
示例:
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He's always sucking up to the boss to get a promotion.
他总是拍马屁，想得到晋升。
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I hate how she's always sucking up to the teacher.
我讨厌她总是巴结老师。
2.
吸取, 吸收
to absorb or take in a liquid or substance (literal meaning)
示例:
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The sponge quickly sucked up the spilled water.
海绵很快吸干了洒出来的水。
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The vacuum cleaner is powerful enough to suck up all the dust.
吸尘器足够强大，可以吸走所有的灰尘。