to run around after
/ɹˈʌn ɐɹˈaʊnd ˈæftɚ/
/ɹˈʌn ɐɹˈaʊnd ˈaftə/
run round afterrun about afterto run around after
[phrase form: run]
01
围着...转, 为...奔波
to help someone with tasks they should handle independently
例子
She 's tired of running around after her grown son, who should be more independent.
她厌倦了围着她那个本该更独立的成年儿子转。
I ca n't keep running around after my colleague; he needs to handle his own responsibilities.
我不能继续围着我的同事转；他需要自己处理自己的责任。
02
追逐, 不断追随
to follow someone or something constantly
例子
The dog ran round after its tail, a comical sight that always made the kids laugh.
狗追着自己的尾巴转圈，这一滑稽的景象总是让孩子们发笑。
The teacher was exhausted from running round after her unruly students during the field trip
老师在实地考察期间追着不守规矩的学生跑，累坏了。
