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中英成语俚语800对165:沽名钓誉

中英成语俚语800对165:沽名钓誉


沽名钓誉

angle for praise.

court publicity.

seek the limelight.

eg:jack made concessions to fish for compliments.

中英俚语俗语来源:荆钗记传奇:"妾今移心改嫁,前日投江,乃沽名钓誉也。"

同义词:哗众取宠 impress people by claptrap.