to butter up
[phrase form: butter]
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奉承, 讨好
to compliment someone to gain something in return
例子
The salesman was skilled at buttering up customers to make more sales.
推销员擅长奉承顾客以增加销售额。
Instead of buttering up the professor, focus on studying for the exam.
与其奉承教授，不如专注于考试学习。
