"butter up" 怎么发音
expression
BUH-ter UP
BUT-uh UP
释义
To flatter someone a lot, usually to get a favor or something you want from them.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈbətɝ/ /ˈəp
英式英语
bˈʌtɐ/ /ˈʌp
简化发音
美式
BUH-ter UP
英式
BUT-uh UP
语境中听
He always butters up the teacher before asking for help.
You don't need to butter up your parents to get permission.
Stop trying to butter up the boss.
Are you trying to butter me up so I'll do your homework?