他在派对上忙着和老板闲聊，希望能给领导留下好印象。

At the party, he was busy ___schmoozing with the boss to make a good impression.

他在派对上忙着和不同的人闲聊，希望能拓展人脉。

He was busy ___schmoozing with various people at the party, hoping to expand his network.

她在派对上和老板闲聊，希望能给上司留下好印象。

She was ___schmoozing with her boss at the party, hoping to make a good impression.