ingratiate

The new employee tried to ingratiate himself with the manager by bringing him coffee every morning.

(Chinese) 新员工试图通过每天早上给经理送咖啡来讨好他。

Politicians often try to ingratiate themselves with voters by promising lower taxes during campaigns.

(Chinese) 政治家们经常在竞选期间通过承诺减税来讨好选民。