a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
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例句
1. The dictator is surrounded by sycophants who are frightened to tell him what he may not like. 独裁者被一群不敢谏言的佞臣簇拥着。 2. Bestowing favor on a dubious sycophant often leads to the downfall of dynasties. 宠用奸佞是历代王朝亡国的重要原因。