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复数形式
toadies
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马屁精, 谄媚者
a person who behaves obsequiously to gain advantage from someone powerful
- The minister was followed by a crowd of toadies who praised his every decision.
部长被一群谄媚者跟随，他们赞扬他的每一个决定。
- He was nothing more than a toady, always fetching coffee and laughing at the boss's unfunny jokes.
他不过是个马屁精，总是端咖啡，还对老板不好笑的笑话发笑。
- She had no respect for the toadies who populated the royal court.
她对那些充斥在王室宫廷中的谄媚者毫无敬意。
- The critic was accused of being a toady for the film industry after his glowing review.
这位评论家在发表热情洋溢的评论后，被指责为电影业的马屁精。
- Every powerful leader attracts a circle of toadies who shield them from criticism.
每个强大的领导者都会吸引一圈谄媚者来保护他们免受批评。