bootlicking

1. This is a modern form of'changes from guest to host ', I wonder whether those sycophant and bootlicking government officials realize this.
   这是一种现代反客为主术，不知那些宠幸拍马逢迎者的官员们是否想到了这一层。

adj

1. attempting to win favor by flattery

   Synonym:    fawningsycophantictoadyish

2. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

   Synonym:    fawningobsequioussycophantictoadyish