butter up

butter up读音音标

英 [ˈbʌtə ʌp]

美 [ˈbʌtɚ ʌp]

butter up意思解释

释义

阿谀奉承；

英英释义

v.

flatter with the intention of getting something

同义词：brown-nose

双语例句

用作动词(v.)He wanted a raise, so he tried to play up to his boss.他想长工资，所以尽力向老板谄媚。Some students make up to their teachers in hopes of getting a good grade.有些学生谄媚他们的老师希望得到好分数。He never knew how to creep up his boss\'s sleeve.他从来不知道该怎样巴结老板。Jack tried to make up to his boss.杰克试图讨好他的上司。I\'d advise you to creep up her sleeve again.我劝你再讨好一番。