She's always fishing for compliments.

她总是拐弯抹角地谋求恭维。

youdao

Your English is really great! I think you are just fishing for compliments!

你的英语真的很好，我想你只是在求取赞赏吧！

youdao

It annoys me the way that new girl is always fishing for compliments when she talks to the men.

那个新来的姑娘同男子说话时总是想要别人恭维她，我感到讨厌。

youdao

Every four-year-old demands squeals of praise and a place of honor on the fridge for every finger painting, but as we mature we learn that fishing for compliments is not quite the thing.

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