Definition (行為)
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。