The bank has to butter up investors because it is in a fiercely competitive market. [VERB PREP. noun]
由于市场竞争激烈,银行不得不去讨好投资者。
I tried buttering her up. 'I've always admired people with these sorts of talents.' [VERB noun PREP.]
我拼命奉承她:“我一直钦佩有如此才能的人。”
See also: butter up
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