"sycophant" in Chinese (Simplified)
马屁精拍马者
Definition
sycophant 是指为了得到好处而奉承或讨好有权势人士的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于正式、带有贬义的词。通常指总是讨好权威或上级以获取私利的人。不常用在日常口语，更常见于书面或学术场合。相关形容词：'sycophantic'。
Examples
No one trusts the sycophant in the office.
办公室里没人相信那个**马屁精**。
The king was surrounded by sycophants who told him only what he wanted to hear.
国王身边都是只说他爱听话的**马屁精**。
He acted like a sycophant to get a promotion.
他表现得像个**拍马者**，为了升职。
People saw right through the new manager, calling him a sycophant behind his back.
大家都看穿了新经理，背后称他为**马屁精**。
Nobody wants to be labeled a sycophant, so it's best to be genuine.
没人想被贴上**马屁精**的标签，所以最好真诚一些。
It’s easy for a sycophant to climb the ranks, but respect is hard to earn.
**马屁精**容易升职，但赢得尊重却很难。