"kiss up to" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 拍馬屁

Definition

為了獲得個人利益，過分討好或奉承有權勢的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於口語且帶有貶義，常用於職場或學校。與“拍馬屁”意思相近，暗示不誠懇。

Examples

He always kisses up to the boss to get special treatment.

他總是**拍馬屁**老闆來獲得特殊待遇。

You don't need to kiss up to your teacher; just do your work well.

你沒必要**拍老師馬屁**，只要把作業做好就行。

Some people kiss up to important guests at parties.

有些人在聚會上喜歡**拍馬屁**重要的客人。

Stop trying to kiss up to her—she sees right through it.

別再**拍她的馬屁**了—她一下就能看透。

If you kiss up to everyone, people won't respect you.

如果你總是**拍每個人的馬屁**，沒有人會尊重你。

No matter how much you kiss up to the manager, he won't change his mind.

不管你怎麼**拍經理的馬屁**，他都不會改變主意。