ingratiate
/ɪnˈgreɪʃɪeɪt; ɪn`ɡreʃɪˌet/ v[no passive 不用於被动语态
Tn, Tn.pr]
(fml derog 文, 贬) ~ oneself (with sb) (attempt to) gain the favour of sb by flattering him, doing things that will please him, etc （竭力）取悦某人（靠奉承或做某事等）
She tried to ingratiateherself with the director, in the hope of getting promotion. 她竭力巴结主任希望得到提升.