"curry favor" 怎么发音
expression
KURR-ee FAY-vur
KURR-ee FAY-vuh
释义
To try to gain someone's approval or advantage by flattering or pleasing them, often in a way that seems insincere.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkəɹi/, /ˈkɝi/ /ˈfeɪvɝ
英式英语
kˈʌɹi/ /fˈeɪvɐ
简化发音
美式
KURR-ee FAY-vur
英式
KURR-ee FAY-vuh
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He tried to curry favor with his manager by bringing coffee every morning.
Politicians often curry favor with voters before an election.
She does not curry favor with anyone, even if it makes things harder for her.
It’s obvious he’s just trying to curry favor with the new boss.