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to follow
01
跟随, 追随
to move or travel behind someone or something
Intransitive
Transitive: to follow sb
Example
The team followed their leader up the mountain.
团队跟随他们的领队上了山。
She entered the room, and her dog followed obediently.
她走进房间，她的狗顺从地跟着。
1.1
跟随
to accompany someone or something
Transitive: to follow sb somewhere
Example
She followed her sister everywhere.
她跟随她的姐姐到处走。
I 'll follow you to the store.
我会跟着你去商店。
1.2
跟随, 沿着
to go or move along a particular path, route, river, etc.
Transitive: to follow a path
Example
We followed the riverbank for miles.
我们沿着河岸走了几英里。
She followed the dog's tracks in the snow.
她跟随着雪地里狗的足迹。
1.3
跟随
to go after a particular person to watch or monitor their actions
Transitive: to follow sb/sth
Example
The detective followed the suspect all day.
侦探跟踪了嫌疑人一整天。
The paparazzi followed the celebrity everywhere she went.
狗仔队跟踪那位名人，她走到哪就跟到哪。
1.4
跟随, 追随
to pursue the direction or movement of someone or something
Transitive: to follow the direction of something
Example
He followed her eyes, spotting the bird in the tree.
他跟随着她的目光，发现了树上的鸟。
The cat followed the laser pointer, darting around the room.
猫跟着激光笔，在房间里飞奔。
1.5
跟随, 平行延伸
(of a path, road, etc.) to go in the same direction as something else or in parallel with something else
Transitive: to follow the path or direction of something
Example
The railway line follows the path of the old trade route.
铁路线沿着古老的贸易路线。
The hiking trail follows the ridge of the mountain.
徒步小径沿着山脊延伸。
02
跟随, 随后到来
to come after another thing or person in order or time
Transitive: to follow an event or item [adj]
Example
The sunset was followed by a beautiful night sky.
日落之后是美丽的夜空。
The peace treaty followed years of conflict.
和平条约紧随多年的冲突之后。
2.1
跟随, 结果是
to be a direct or logical consequence of something
Transitive: to follow that
Intransitive
Example
It 's unclear how her promotion follows from her recent performance.
不清楚她的晋升如何源于她最近的表现。
If the road is blocked, it follows that we need to find an alternative route.
如果道路被封锁，随之而来的是我们需要找到一条替代路线。
2.2
跟随, 伴随
to do a particular thing after something else
Ditransitive: to follow sth with sth
Example
Please fill out the application form and follow it with your resume.
请填写申请表并接着提交你的简历。
After completing the marathon, she followed it with a triumphant victory dance.
完成马拉松后，她以胜利的舞蹈紧随其后。
03
遵循
to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions
Transitive: to follow an advice or command [adj]
Example
She followed her doctor's advice and improved her health.
她遵循了医生的建议并改善了健康。
He has trouble following complex directions.
他难以遵循复杂的指示。
3.1
遵循, 遵守
to conform and adhere to the principles, practices, or guidelines established by someone or something
Transitive: to follow a principle or guideline [adj]
Example
She follows a vegan lifestyle, avoiding all animal products.
她遵循纯素生活方式，避免所有动物产品。
They follow the traditions and customs of their cultural heritage.
他们遵循自己文化遗产的传统和习俗。
3.2
跟随, 模仿
to do the same as another person or thing
Intransitive
Transitive: to follow a decision or approach
Example
The trendsetter wore a unique fashion style, and soon others began to follow her fashion choices.
这位潮流引领者穿着独特的时尚风格，很快其他人就开始追随她的时尚选择。
The company introduced flexible work hours, and other organizations followed their lead.
该公司引入了灵活的工作时间，其他组织也效仿了他们的做法。
04
跟随, 仔细听
to pay great attention to someone or something by watching or listening
Transitive: to follow someone's actions or speech
Example
The audience followed the speaker's every word, captivated by the powerful message.
观众跟随演讲者的每一句话，被强有力的信息所吸引。
His eyes followed her graceful movements as she danced across the stage.
当她舞过舞台时，他的眼睛跟随着她优雅的动作。
4.1
关注, 订阅
to subscribe to a person or organization's account on a social media platform to check everything that they post or publish
Transitive: to follow a social media account
Example
I follow my favorite bands on Instagram to stay updated on their latest music releases.
我在Instagram上关注我最喜欢的乐队，以了解他们最新的音乐发布。
We should follow that organization on LinkedIn for updates on job opportunities.
我们应该在LinkedIn上关注那个组织以获取工作机会的更新。
4.2
跟随, 讲述
(of a novel, movie, etc.) to be on the subject of the life or development of a particular person or thing
Transitive: to follow events of a narrative
4.3
关注, 对...感兴趣
to take an interest in something and its development or progress
Transitive: to follow the development or progress of something
Example
She has been following the presidential election closely.
她一直在密切关注总统选举。
Have you been following the developments in the scientific research field?
你一直在关注科学研究领域的发展吗？
4.4
理解, 跟随
to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something
Transitive: to follow an explanation or narrative
Example
I could n't follow the professor's complex explanation of quantum physics.
我无法理解教授关于量子物理的复杂解释。
Sorry, I do n't follow what you're saying.
抱歉，我没有听懂你在说什么。你能再解释一遍吗？
05
跟随, 点击
to click on a particular link on the Internet
Transitive: to follow a link
Example
Follow the link to access the online shopping website.
点击链接访问在线购物网站。
Follow the provided link to download the software onto your computer.
按照提供的链接将软件下载到您的计算机上。
06
从事, 执业
to be in a certain occupation or profession
Transitive: to follow a profession
Example
Mary followed nursing until she retired.
玛丽从事护理工作直到退休。
John followed carpentry for many years.
约翰多年从事木工工作。
07
跟随, 发展
to happen or develop in a specific manner
Transitive: to follow sth
Example
The conversation followed a friendly tone.
谈话遵循了友好的语气。
The story follows a logical sequence.
故事遵循一个逻辑顺序。
