Definition
to act overly friendly or give excessive praise to someone to gain personal benefits
(为了获取好处而)讨好，奉承，巴结某人
He tried to make up to his boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
他试图讨好他的老板，希望获得升职。
She often makes up to her colleagues to gain their support.
她经常讨好她的同事，以获得他们的支持。
He makes up to clients to get them to spend more on his services.
他讨好客户，希望他们在他的服务上花更多的钱。