| 单词 | apple-polishing |
| 释义 | > as lemmasapple-polishing apple-polishing n. North American colloquial currying favour, toadying; an instance of this. ΚΠ 1926 Los Angeles Times 21 Feb. ii. 4/6 Conversation with pupils, in local academic slang, is known as ‘apple polishing’. 1929 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 5 Oct. 24/2 An insincere student, by continually talking with professors about courses may become interested and proficient in his studies. The apple-polishing game, which starts out as one on the instructor, may hit back. 1983 Med. Lab. Observer (Nexis) Jan. Volunteering assistance with these chores isn't apple-polishing; it just shows a willingness to contribute to the team. 2006 New Yorker (Nexis) 22 May 81 A little apple-polishing is understandable for a reporter whose day job depends upon access. < as lemmas |
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