toadying

v.

拍马，谄媚( toady的现在分词 )；

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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