polish the apple

• vi. 讨好(拍马屁)

例句

用作不及物动词 (vi.)

1. Smedley shines up to all the pretty girls.
   斯梅德利企图讨好所有漂亮的姑娘。
2. Tom throw himself at your sister at the party.
   汤姆在晚会上极力向你妹妹讨好。