toady
GEPT 中高級
C2verb
to try to gain favor by insincerely praising or flattering someone
At the corporate event, John shamelessly toadied up to the CEO, complimenting her every decision in the hopes of securing a promotion.
諂媚；拍馬屁
C2noun
a person who behaves obsequiously to someone in order to gain a personal advantage
At the office party, John acted like a toady, constantly complimenting the boss and fetching her drinks in hopes of getting a promotion.
諂媚者；馬屁精