To attach oneself to influential people in order to rise in status or power; to seek patronage from powerful figures for personal advancement.
他渴望在事业上有所成就，因此总是努力攀附那些有权势的导师，希望有朝一日能够扳龙附凤。
He yearned for success in his career, so he always diligently sought to attach himself to influential mentors, hoping to one day rise by associating with powerful figures.
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