ingratiate oneself with someone through obsequious behaviour讨好，拍马屁
curry favor
To seek or gain favor by fawning or flattery.讨好：通过阿谀奉承来寻求或获得宠爱
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咖喱菜(印度主要菜肴，常与米饭一起食用)
Curry is a dish composed of meat and vegetables, or just vegetables, in a sauce containing hot spices. It is usually eaten with rice and is one of the main dishes of India.