Definition
to attempt to gain favor from someone by acting in a manner that is intended to please them.
迎合；讨好（某人）
She often flatters her boss to play up to his expectations.
她经常奉承她的老板，以迎合他的期望。
At the party, he is always extra friendly to celebrities to play up to them.
在派对上，他总是对名人特别友好，以迎合他们。
In order to get a raise, Mary keeps playing up to her manager's opinions during meetings.
为了加薪，玛丽在会议上一直接经理的意见。