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
例子
The little girl strongly takes after her mother.
这个小女孩非常像她的母亲。
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
He plans to take after his father, who was a master sergeant in the Marine Corps.
他计划效仿他的父亲，后者曾是海军陆战队的军士长。
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
I was afraid that if I started running the man would take after me.
我害怕如果我开始跑，那个男人会追我。
The detective took after the burglars.
侦探紧跟着窃贼。
