apple-polish

英 ['æplp'ɒlɪʃ] 美 ['æplp'ɒlɪʃ]

• v. 拍马屁；奉承

例句

用作动词 (v.)

1. Apple polishers are a pain in the neck to conscientious teachers.
   对于有良心的教师，拍马屁的学生实在讨厌极了。
2. He is promoted very quickly because he is good at polishing the apple.
   他善于拍马屁所以升迁很快。

词汇搭配

• polish the apple 讨好(拍马屁)...