to run after
[phrase form: run]
01
追赶, 追逐
to follow someone or something in an attempt to catch them
例子
The police had to run after the suspect to apprehend him.
警察不得不追赶嫌疑人以逮捕他。
The children love to run after the ice cream truck when it comes through the neighborhood.
孩子们喜欢在冰淇淋车经过社区时追赶它。
02
追求, 求爱
to actively try to gain someone's love or affection
例子
John has been running after Sarah for months, hoping she'll notice his feelings.
约翰已经追求莎拉好几个月了，希望她能注意到他的感情。
Despite numerous rejections, he continues to run after her, believing she will eventually say yes.
尽管遭到多次拒绝，他仍然继续追求她，相信她最终会答应。
