to take after
[phrase form: take]
01
像, 继承
to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents
语法信息
形态构成
短语
状态动词
规则
不可分离
小品词
after
基本动词
take
现在时
take after
第三人称单数
takes after
现在分词
taking after
一般过去时
took after
过去分词
taken after
例子
The baby takes after his father with those adorable dimples.
那个婴儿有着可爱的酒窝，像他的父亲。
02
效仿, 以...为榜样
to choose someone as an example and follow their behavior or choices
例子
The young artist is determined to take after the famous painter in capturing the beauty of nature.
这位年轻的艺术家决心效仿这位著名画家捕捉自然之美。
03
快速跟随, 追赶
to quickly follow a person
例子
The detective took after the burglars.
侦探紧跟着窃贼。
