| 词汇 | fawn on |
| 释义 | Phr V fawn on fawns, fawning, fawned fawn on/over sb to praise someone in a way that is false in order to get something from them or to make them like youThe photographers were fawning over Princess Diana, trying to get her to pose for the cameras. fawn on/over sb to praise someone and be friendly to them, especially in a way that is not sincere, because you want them to like you or give you something: Political candidates are fawning over wealthy businessmen, hoping for generous campaign donations. The Prince was constantly surrounded by beautiful young women, all fawning on him and trying to get into bed with him. fawn (up)on (one)To flatter and fuss over one. Any time that famous singer comes here, people can't help themselves— they just start fawning upon her. fawn (up)on someoneFig. to praise and flatter someone. Aunt Mabel fawned on the new baby till the poor child was rescued by her mother. I hate the way our aunts fawn on us at family gatherings. |
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