"curry favor" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 拍马屁
• 奉承

Definition

通过奉承或讨好某人来获得对方的认可或利益，通常带有不真诚的意味。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于较正式表达，常用于书面语或谈论权力、工作等场合。多用于指出对上级、权威等的讨好。“curry”与食物无关。

Examples

He tried to curry favor with his manager by bringing coffee every morning.

他每天早上都给经理带咖啡，试图**拍马屁**。

Politicians often curry favor with voters before an election.

政客在选举前常常**讨好**选民。

She does not curry favor with anyone, even if it makes things harder for her.

她从不**奉承**任何人，即使这样会让事情变得更难。

It’s obvious he’s just trying to curry favor with the new boss.

很明显他只是在**拍新老板的马屁**。

If you think you can curry favor by giving gifts, you’re wrong.

如果你以为送礼就能**讨好**，你就错了。

She’s always trying to curry favor with anyone in power.

她总是试图**讨好**有权势的人。