curry favor with; seek affiliation with
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to curry favor with; to seek affiliation with; to attach oneself to (the powerful)
formalFormal and often derogatory. Typically used to describe behavior of fawning on those in power for personal gain.
Tā他
zǒng总
shì是
qū趋
fù附
yǒu有
quán权
yǒu有
shì势
de的
rén人
。
He always attaches himself to people with power and influence.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
qū趋
fù附
quán权
guì贵
de的
xíng行
wéi为
lìng令
rén人
bù不
chǐ齿
。
This behavior of currying favor with the powerful is despicable.
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Tā他
bù不
kěn肯
qū趋
fù附
rèn任
hé何
zhèng政
zhì治
shì势
lì力
。
He refuses to seek affiliation with any political faction.
Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
bù不
fá乏
qū趋
yán炎
fù附
shì势
、
qū趋
fù附
quán权
guì贵
de的
xiǎo小
rén人
。
History is full of despicable people who fawn on the powerful and seek affiliation with the权贵.