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ingratiating

/ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪŋˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

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verb

讨好, 巴结。

To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please him or her.

Examples :

"To get a good grade on the upcoming history exam, Maria was ingratiating herself with the strict teacher by always volunteering to help. "

为了在即将到来的历史考试中取得好成绩，玛丽亚总是主动帮助那位严厉的老师，以此来讨好她。

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verb

讨好，迎合，巴结。

(followed by to) To recommend; to render easy or agreeable.

Examples :

"To ingratiate himself to his new boss, David offered to stay late and help with the extra work. "

为了讨好新老板，大卫主动提出加班帮忙处理额外的工作。

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adjective

谄媚的，讨好的。

Which ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity.

Examples :

"That was an ingratiating smile."

那个笑容带着讨好的意味。

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