to get after
[phrase form: get]
01
着手, 追求
to take action or make an effort to pursue or attain something
Transitive: to get after a goal or opportunity
例子
He 's spending too much time on social media instead of getting after his work responsibilities.
他没有追求工作责任，而是在社交媒体上花费了太多时间。
When opportunities arise, he does n't hesitate to get after them.
当机会出现时，他会毫不犹豫地去追求它们。
02
追赶, 紧密跟随
to pursue or follow someone persistently
Transitive: to get after sb
例子
The detective decided to get after the suspect, tailing him discreetly through the crowded streets.
侦探决定追踪嫌疑人，在拥挤的街道上谨慎地尾随他。
Determined to find out the truth, the journalist resolved to get after the elusive source.
决心找出真相，记者决定追踪那个难以捉摸的消息来源。
03
持续鼓励, 坚持不懈地激励
to persistently encourage or motivate someone to take action or improve their performance
Transitive: to get after sb
例子
He 's a great motivator; he can get after you without making you feel pressured.
他是一个很棒的激励者；他可以督促你而不让你感到压力。
The manager decided to get after the employees to meet the project deadline.
经理决定督促员工以满足项目截止日期。
04
责骂, 训斥
to scold or reprimand someone for their behavior or past actions
Transitive: to get after sb
例子
After the messy room was discovered, Mom had to get after the kids to clean it up.
在发现凌乱的房间后，妈妈不得不责骂孩子们去清理它。
The coach had to get after the players for not following the team's strategy during the game.
教练不得不训斥球员在比赛中没有遵循球队的策略。
05
热情开始, 积极着手
to start something with passion and enthusiasm
Transitive: to get after a goal or task
例子
Motivated by a new project, the team decided to get after the tasks with enthusiasm.
受到一个新项目的激励，团队决定热情地开始任务。
Recognizing the need for change, the manager encouraged the staff to get after improving customer service.
认识到变革的必要性，经理鼓励员工热情投入改善客户服务。
06
理解, 领会
to manage to understand a concept or idea
Transitive: to get after a concept or idea
例子
Despite the challenging language, she studied diligently until she could get after the meaning of the literature.
尽管语言具有挑战性，她还是勤奋学习，直到能够理解文学的含义。
The teacher patiently worked with the students until each one could get after the principles of the scientific experiment.
老师耐心地与学生们一起工作，直到每个人都能理解科学实验的原理。
