toadying

听听怎么读
[ˈtəʊdi:ɪŋ]
是什么意思
  • v.

    拍马,谄媚( toady的现在分词 );

  • 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

    学习怎么用

    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。

    权威例句

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