curry favour

Related to word: curry

Pharse

Definition (行為)

  1. To seek favor by insincere flattery, especially towards those in positions of power.

    討好,奉承,拍馬屁(尤指對當權者)

    • He's always trying to curry favor with his boss in hopes of getting a promotion.

      他總是試圖討好他的老闆,希望能獲得升職。

    • She always sits in the front row and participates actively in class discussions in order to curry favor with the professor.

      她總是坐在前排並積極參與課堂討論,以討好教授。

    • Politicians often try to curry favor with voters by promising tax cuts.

      政治家們經常試圖通過承諾減稅來討好選民。