"ingratiate" in Chinese (Simplified)
讨好
Definition
为了让某人喜欢你而特别努力,通常通过夸奖或取悦对方。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
通常用于正式或文学语境。常和 'oneself' 连用,表示让自己被喜欢,带有负面或讨好的含义,暗示不是出于真心。
Examples
He tried to ingratiate himself with his boss.
他试图**讨好**老板。
She often ingratiates herself by complimenting others.
她经常通过夸奖别人来**讨好**。
It is not good to ingratiate yourself in every situation.
在任何情况下都不应该**讨好**别人。
He's always trying to ingratiate himself with the popular kids.
他总是努力**讨好**那些受欢迎的同学。
You don't need to ingratiate yourself—just be real.
你没必要**讨好**别人——做你自己就好。
Politicians sometimes ingratiate themselves with voters during elections.
政客有时会在选举期间**讨好**选民。