toadied
[ˈtəʊdi:d]

v.

拍马，谄媚( toady的过去式和过去分词 )；

英英释义

toady[ 'təudi ]

• n.a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

  同义词：sycophantcrawlerlackey

• v.try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

  同义词：fawntrucklebootlickkowtowkotowsuck up

双语例句

1. He toadied to his boss for promotion.
   他为升职向老板献殷勤。
2. The former servant made his way into power by toadying to the king.
   这位当年的仆人通过向国王谄媚而掌上了权。

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