to try to get something such as information or praise
试图得到某些东西，比如信息或赞美 (shitu dedao mouxie dongxi bixi xinxi huo zanmei)
"He keeps fishing for compliments about his report."
"他总是在为自己的报告寻求称赞。" (ta zongshi zai wei ziji de baogao xunqiu chengzan)
something sounds familiar
negotiations aimed at ending a conflict
very early in the morning
to be near the end of one’s strength or life
someone who enjoys being with and talking to other people
to appear in court to answer criminal charges
