To fawn upon or curry favor with influential people in order to gain status or wealth; to attach oneself to the rich and powerful.
他为了在事业上取得进展，不惜附翼攀鳞，与城中有权势的人物建立关系。
In order to advance his career, he did not hesitate to curry favor with influential figures in the city, establishing connections with them.
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