"suck up" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈsək/ /ˈəp

SUHK-up

UK

sˈʌk/ /ˈʌp

SUHK-up

释义

To flatter or praise someone, especially someone in authority, in order to get something you want. Also, can mean to absorb or take something in (like a vacuum), but most commonly used for flattery.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈsək/ /ˈəp

英式英语

sˈʌk/ /ˈʌp

简化发音

美式

SUHK-up

英式

SUHK-up

语境中听

He always tries to suck up to the teacher for better grades.

Don’t suck up to your boss. Work hard instead.

The vacuum cleaner can suck up dust from the floor.

She’s always sucking up to her boss to get promotions.