buck for

• [美国俚语]千方百计谋求(晋升、工作、官职或其他利益)；竭力；拼力争取：

  He was bucking very strong for the job.

  他当时千方百计谋求这份工作。

  He bucked for a raise.

  他钻营谋求加薪。

  to buck for a promotion

  拼命争取提升