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cozy up to
1. 解詞釋義
Cozy up to是指“取悅某人”“奉承某人”或“拉攏某人”。
2. 拓展范例
e.g. Ever since Gladys got put on the night shift, she's been cozying up to the boss. By baking him cookies and showering him with compliments, she's trying to get him to switch her back to the day shift. We'll see if her efforts have any influence on him.
自從格雷蒂斯開始上夜班以來，她就一直在討好老板，不是烤餅干，就是拍馬屁，她希望老板能把自己調回去上白班。格雷蒂斯能成功嗎，我們等著看吧。
e.g. The Smith Development Company is so predictable. Once it discovers farmland that could be turned into new housing, it cozies up to local politicians. With the access it gains, building plans are soon approved. Before long, construction crews are busy at work!
史密斯開發公司一貫的做法是，一旦發現可以用來開發房地產的農田，就去跟當地的政客套近乎。跟政客混熟后，土地開發計劃很快就能得到批準，用不了多久，工地就開工了。
