bow and scrape

• vi. 打躬作揖(点头哈腰；过分恭敬；奉承；巴结)

例句

用作不及物动词 (vi.)

1. He refused to bow and scrape to every customer.
   他不愿奉承每个顾客。
2. She expands only when being praised and flattered.
   她只有受到表扬和奉承的时候才喜笑颜开。