She spread pieces of bread on the counter and began buttering them.

她放了几片面包在柜台上，开始给它们涂黄油。

They ended by buttering the head of one of the daughters who resented some of their familiarities.

最后，他们在一个对他们的调戏表示愤慨的女儿的头上抹上了奶油。

He is always buttering up sb.

他总是讨好人。

I've seen you buttering up the boss!

我看见你巴结老板来着！

I've seen you buttering up the boss.

我看见你巴结老板来着。