讨好tǎo∥hǎo(～ㄦ{tǎo∥hǎor}) 1.迎合别人,取得别人的欢心或称赞{bow and scrape; lick sb.'s boots; be obsequious}: ～卖乖{be obsequious and show off one's cleverness}|你用不着讨他的好。{You don't have to ingratiate yourself with him.} 2.得到好效果(多用于否定{oft. in the negative}){have one's effort rewarded}: 费力不～。{get no thanks for one's hard work}