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BNC: 186 COCA: 325

follow

verb
 
/ˈfɒləʊ/
/ˈfɑːləʊ/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they follow
/ˈfɒləʊ/
/ˈfɑːləʊ/
he / she / it follows
/ˈfɒləʊz/
/ˈfɑːləʊz/
past simple followed
/ˈfɒləʊd/
/ˈfɑːləʊd/
past participle followed
/ˈfɒləʊd/
/ˈfɑːləʊd/
-ing form following
/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/
/ˈfɑːləʊɪŋ/
Idioms Phrasal Verbs
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    go after跟随

  1.  
     [transitive, intransitive] to come or go after or behind somebody/something跟随；跟着
    • follow somebody/something Follow me please.請跟我來。
    • follow somebody + adv./prep. He followed her into the house.他跟随她走進房屋。
    • They were followed down the street by a bunch of photographers.一群攝影師跟着他們沿街走去。
    • Wherever she led, they followed.她引向哪裏，他們就跟到哪裏。
    • Sam walked in, with the rest of the boys following closely behind.薩姆走了進來，其他男孩緊跟其後。
    Extra Examples
    • The dog followed obediently at her heels.那只狗聽話地跟在她身後。
    • Follow me please. I'll show you the way.請跟我走。我來給你指路。
    • She followed blindly, stumbling over stones in her path.她目不視物地跟着，被路上的石頭絆得跌跌撞撞。
    • She beckoned him to follow her.她示意讓他跟着。
    • Johnson finished first, closely followed by Stevens and Higgins.約翰遜第一個沖過終點，史蒂文斯和希金斯緊随其後。
    • As Jackie walked up the aisle, her mother followed close behind.傑基走上過道時，她媽媽緊跟在後面。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • closely
    • reluctantly
    • dutifully
    • …
    verb + follow
    • beckon somebody to
    • beckon to somebody to
    phrases
    • being followed
    • follow close behind (somebody)
    • follow right behind (somebody)
    • …
    See full entry
  2.  
     [transitive] follow somebody/something to come or go after or behind somebody in order to watch where they go and what they do跟随某人/某事：跟在某人身後或跟在某人後面，以觀察他們的去向和行爲。
    • I think we're being followed.我認爲有人跟蹤我們。
    • Police followed the car along Station Road where it mounted the kerb again.警察沿着車站路跟蹤這輛車，在那裏它又一次登上了路邊石。
    • As she walked home, she had the feeling she was being followed.走回家的路上，她總覺得有人在跟蹤她。
    3.

    happen/do after在…後發生／做

  3.  
     [transitive, intransitive] to come after something/somebody else in time or order; to happen as a result of something else（時間或順序上）在…後發生；因…而發生
    • follow (something/somebody) I remember little of the days that followed the accident.那次事故以後的日子我記不大清楚了。
    • A period of unrest followed the president's resignation.總統辭職之後有一段時期的動蕩。
    • The first two classes are followed by a break of ten minutes.上完頭兩節課，有十分鐘的課間休息。
    • The main course was followed by fresh fruit.主菜以後是新鮮水果。
    • to follow I'll have soup and fish to follow.我要湯，然後要魚。
    • A detailed news report will follow shortly.下面緊接着是詳細的新聞報道。
    • There follows… There followed a short silence.接着沉默了一會兒。
    • as follows… The opening hours are as follows…營業時間如下…
    • follow on from something A new proposal followed on from the discussions.討論之後，出了一個新提案。
    • the workers' revolts that followed in the wake of the student uprising發生在學生動亂之後的工人暴動
    Extra Examples
    • The first mailing was followed by a postcard reminder to all who received the survey.第一封郵件之後是一張明信片，提醒所有收到調查的人。
    • Periods of great creativity were followed by years in which he composed nothing. 在偉大的創造性時期之後的幾年裏，他什麽也沒寫。
    • Edward was followed in 1553 by Elizabeth's Catholic half-sister Mary.1553年，愛德華之後是伊麗莎白的天主教同父異母妹妹瑪麗。
    Topics Change, cause and effecta2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • closely
    • quickly
    • shortly
    • …
    phrases
    • (be) followed by something
    • follow in the wake of something
    See full entry
  4.  
     [transitive] to do something after something else在…後做
    • follow something with something Give your contact details and follow this with a brief profile of yourself.請給出您的聯系方式，並在此基礎上簡要介紹您自己。
    • follow something up with something They follow up their March show with four UK dates next month.他們在三月演出以後，就是下個月在英國的四場演出。
    Extra Examples
    • Follow your treatment with plenty of rest.你治療以後要多休息。
    • He followed these novels with three volumes of autobiography.他接着這些小說寫了三卷自傳。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • closely
    • quickly
    • shortly
    • …
    phrases
    • (be) followed by something
    • follow in the wake of something
    See full entry
    5.

    advice/instructions忠告；指示

  5.  
     [transitive] follow something to accept advice, instructions, etc. and do what you have been told or shown to do接受，遵循，聽從（忠告、指示等）
    • to follow rules/procedures/guidelines遵循規則/程序/指南
    • They said they were just following orders.他們說他們只是服從命令。
    • He has trouble following simple instructions.簡單的指示他都難以照辦。
    • Why didn't you follow my advice?你爲什麽不聽我的勸告？
    • Turn right and follow signs to Dundee.右轉，沿着路標到達鄧迪。
    • I never follow a recipe completely.我從來沒有完全按照食譜做。
    • He followed a strict diet.他嚴格控制飲食。
    Extra Examples
    • Follow the instructions very carefully.請非常仔細地遵循說明。
    • I didn't really follow the recipe.我其實不太按食譜的規定去做。
    • Read the label and follow the directions for use.閱讀標簽並遵循使用說明。
    • Leave the M4 at junction 11, then follow the signs.在11號交叉口離開M4，然後沿着路標行駛。
    • When we tried to follow a sign directing us right into Greater Bridgewater Street, we found the road was closed.當我們試圖沿着一個標志進入大布裏奇沃特街時，我們發現道路已經關閉。
    Topics Suggestions and advicea2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • carefully
    • to the letter
    • dutifully
    • …
    See full entry
    6.

    accept/copy接受；效仿

  6.  
     [transitive, intransitive] to accept somebody/something as a guide, a leader or an example; to copy somebody/something接受…爲指導（或領導、榜樣）；追随；擁護；仿效
    • follow (somebody/something) I encourage others to follow our example.我鼓勵其他人以我們爲榜樣。
    • The Senate is expected to follow the lead of the House.參議院有望效仿衆議院的做法。
    • We believe it is in our best interests to follow the path of economic openness and growth.我們相信走經濟開放和增長的道路符合我們的最大利益。
    • The movie follows the book faithfully.這部電影忠於原著。
    • They followed the teachings of Buddha.他們信佛教。
    • He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes).他總是緊跟着服裝潮流。
    • Where one airline leads, others follow.一家航空公司領先，其他航空公司緊随其後。
    • follow somebody into something Laura followed her mother into the medical profession (= became a doctor like her mother).勞拉跟随母親進入醫學界。
    Extra Examples
    • Banks are expected to follow the building societies in raising mortgage rates.預計銀行將仿效房屋互助協會的做法提高按揭貸款利率。
    • It wasn't in his nature to follow blindly.他天性並不盲從。
    • How do your feel your writing follows in the tradition of the South?你覺得你的寫作遵循了南方的傳統嗎？
    • slavishly following the views of his teachers盲目照搬他老師的觀點
    • I don't want you to follow my example and rush into marriage.我不希望你走我的老路，匆忙結婚。
    • Following the example of Barcelona, greater emphasis is now given to public spaces. 以巴塞羅那爲例，現在更加強調公共空間。
    • He ordered a glass of champagne, and we followed his lead. 他點了一杯香槟，我們跟着他。
    • He leads by example and the others follow.他以身作則，其他人緊随其後。
    • Marc is following a path laid down by his father.馬克正沿着他父親開辟的道路前進。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • faithfully
    • blindly
    • slavishly
    • …
    verb + follow
    • be expected to
    • be likely to
    phrases
    • follow in somebody’s footsteps
    • follow in the tradition of somebody/​something
    • follow suit
    • …
    See full entry
    7.

    website網站

  7.  
     follow something to click on a link in a website點擊網站中的鏈接
    • Follow the links to sign up for the webinar.點擊鏈接報名參加網上研討會。
    8.

    road/path道路；小徑

  8.  
     [transitive] follow something to go along a road, path, etc. 沿着（道路、小徑等）
    • Follow this road until you get to the school, then turn left.沿着這條路走到學校，然後向左拐。
  9.  
     [transitive] follow something (of a road, path, etc.道路、小徑等) to go in the same direction as something or parallel to something沿着…伸延；與…平行
    • The lane follows the edge of a wood for about a mile.小路沿樹林邊延伸約一英裏。
    10.

    be result結果

  10.  
     [intransitive, transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用於進行時) to be the logical result of something是…的必然結果
    • follow from something I don't see how that follows from what you've just said.根據你剛才所說的，我不明白怎麽會産生那樣的結果。
    • follow on from something Several conclusions follow on from his statement.從他的叙述中可以得出一些結論。
    • it follows that… If a = b and b = c it follows that a = c.設 a = b，b = c，則 a = c。
    • It does not necessarily follow that sleep loss would cause these symptoms.由此不一定得出失眠會引起這些症狀的結論。
    Topics Change, cause and effectb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • not necessarily
    • logically
    • naturally
    • …
    preposition
    • (on) from
    See full entry
    11.

    understand理解

  11.  
     [intransitive, transitive] to understand an explanation or the meaning of something理解，明白（說明或意思）
    • Sorry, I don't follow.對不起，我不明白。
    • follow somebody Do you follow me?你聽懂我說的話了嗎？
    • follow something I couldn't really follow his argument.我真的不明白他的論點。
    • The plot is almost impossible to follow.故事情節幾乎叫人看不懂。
    • to be easy/difficult/hard to follow容易/困難/難以理解
    Extra Examples
    • Sorry, I don't follow you.對不起，我聽不懂你的話。
    • His argument was difficult to follow.他的論點很難讓人理解。
    Synonyms understandunderstand
    • see
    • get
    • follow
    • grasp
    • comprehend
    These words all mean to know or realize something, for example why something happens, how something works or what something means.
    • understand to know or realize the meaning of words, a language, what somebody says, etc; to know or realize how or why something happens, how it works or why it is important:
      • I don’t understand the instructions.我不懂這些指令的意思。
      • Doctors still don’t understand much about the disease.醫生對這種疾病還了解不多。
    • see to understand what is happening, what somebody is saying, how something works or how important something is:
      • ‘It opens like this.’ ‘Oh, I see.’“這樣就打開了。”“哦，我明白了。”
      • Oh yes, I see what you mean.噢，我明白你的意思了。
    • get (informal) to understand a joke, what somebody is trying to tell you, or a situation that they are trying to describe:指理解、明白（笑話、某人試圖告知的事或描述的情況）：
      • She didn’t get the joke.她聽不懂那個笑話。
      • I don’t get you.我搞不懂你的意思。
    • follow to understand an explanation, a story or the meaning of something:
      • Sorry—I don’t quite follow.抱歉，我沒太聽懂（你的話）。
      • The plot is almost impossible to follow.故事情節幾乎叫人不明所以。
    • grasp to come to understand a fact, an idea or how to do something:
      • They failed to grasp the importance of his words.他們沒有理解他的話的重要性。
    understand or grasp?用 understand 還是 grasp？You can use understand or grasp for the action of realizing the meaning or importance of something for the first time: It’s a difficult concept for children to understand/​grasp. Only understand can be used to talk about languages, words or writing: I don’t grasp French/​the instructions.
    • comprehend (often used in negative statements) (formal) to understand a fact, idea or reason:（常用於否定句中）指理解、領悟、明白（事實、想法或原因）：
      • The concept of infinity is almost impossible for the human mind to comprehend.無窮的概念幾乎是人類的大腦無法理解的。
    Patterns
    • to understand/​see/​get/​follow/​grasp/​comprehend what/​why/​how…
    • to understand/​see/​grasp/​comprehend that…
    • to understand/​see/​get/​grasp the point/​idea (of something)
    • to be easy/​difficult/​hard to understand/​see/​follow/​grasp/​comprehend
    • to fully understand/​see/​grasp/​comprehend something
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • not quite
    verb + follow
    • be easy to
    • be difficult to
    • be hard to
    • …
    See full entry
    12.

    watch/listen注視；聽

  12.  
     [transitive] follow somebody/something to watch or listen to somebody/something very carefully密切注視；傾聽
    • The children were following every word of the story intently.孩子們一字不漏地專心聽故事。
    • Her eyes followed him everywhere (= she was looking at him all the time).她一直在注視着他。
    13.

    be interested in興趣

  13.  
     [transitive] follow something to take an active interest in something and be aware of what is happening; to support a sports team對…産生濃厚興趣而關注
    • We've been following this story for months.我們已經跟蹤這個故事幾個月了。
    • Have you been following the basketball championships?你是否一直在關注籃球錦標賽的賽程？
    • Millions of people followed the trial on TV.幾百萬人饒有興趣地收看了電視轉播的審判。
    • In his leisure time he follows West Ham United.閒暇時，他跟随西漢姆聯隊。
    Extra Examples
    • They say it takes dedication to follow a football team week-in, week-out for eight months of the season.他們說，在一個賽季的八個月裏，一周又一周地跟随一支足球隊需要奉獻精神。
    • Will this be a big shock to people who follow events closely in Washington?對於密切關注華盛頓事件的人來說，這將是一個巨大的沖擊嗎？
  14. [transitive] follow somebody to choose to regularly receive messages from a person, company, etc. using a social media service（在微博客上）關注（人、公司等）
    • I don’t follow many celebrities on Twitter any more.我不再在推特上關注很多名人了。
    Topics Phones, email and the internetb2

    15. of book/movie書籍；電影

  15. [transitive] follow something to be about the life or development of somebody/something涉及…生活；有關…發展
    • The novel follows the fortunes of a village community in Scotland.小說叙述了蘇格蘭一個村落的變遷。
    16.

    pattern/course模式；進程

  16. [transitive] follow something to develop or happen in a particular way按…方式（或方向）發展；以…方式發生
    • The day followed the usual pattern.這一天和平常過得一樣。
    17. Word OriginOld English folgian, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch volgen and German folgen.
Idioms
follow in somebody’s footsteps
  1. to do the same job, have the same style of life, etc. as somebody else, especially somebody in your family仿效某人
    • She works in television, following in her father's footsteps.她步父親的後塵，在電視台工作。
    • He wanted to follow in his mother's footsteps and be a ballroom dancer.他想象他母親那樣，以跳交際舞爲業。
follow your nose
  1. to be guided by your sense of smell憑嗅覺指引
  2. to go straight forward一直向前走
    • The garage is a mile ahead up the hill—just follow your nose.汽車修理站在前面一英裏處的山坡上，一直往前走就可以到。
  3. to act according to what seems right or reasonable, rather than following any particular rules憑感覺行事；憑直覺辦事
follow suit
  1. (in card games紙牌遊戲) to play a card of the same suit that has just been played跟牌（跟着别人出同花色的牌）
  2. to act or behave in the way that somebody else has just done跟着某人做；仿效某人；照着做
a hard/tough act to follow
  1. a person or event that is so good or successful at something that it will be difficult for anyone/anything else coming after them to be as good or successful令人望塵莫及的人
    • She has been an excellent principal and will be a hard act to follow.她是一位優秀的校長，令人無法與之媲美。
    • Their contribution will prove a tough act to follow.他們的貢獻令人難以企及。
    Topics Successc2
BNC: 186 COCA: 325
follow

verb¹

 1go after sb/sth跟在後面ADVERB | VERB + FOLLOW | PHRASES ADVERB➤closely緊跟◇Johnson finished first, closely followed by Stevens and Higgins.約翰遜第一個衝過終點，史蒂文斯和希金斯緊隨其後。➤reluctantly不情願地跟隨▸➤dutifully, obediently順從地跟隨；聽話地跟着◇The dog followed obediently at her heels.那隻狗聽話地跟在她身後。➤blindly目不視物地跟隨◇She followed blindly, stumbling over stones in her path.她目不視物地跟着，被路上的石頭絆得跌跌撞撞。➤quietly, silently靜靜地／悄悄地跟隨➤slowly慢慢地跟隨▸➤on跟上◇You go ahead and we'll follow on later.你先走，我們隨後就來。VERB + FOLLOW➤beckon sb to, beckon to sb to示意某人跟着◇She beckoned him to follow her.她示意讓他跟着。PHRASES➤being followed被跟隨◇As she walked home, she had the feeling she was being followed.走回家的路上，她總覺得有人在跟蹤她。➤follow close behind (sb), follow right behind (sb)緊隨（⋯）之後◇Ray came out of the bedroom, Mary following close behind.雷從卧室裏走出來，瑪麗緊跟在他後面。
follow

verb²

 2happen after sth在之後發生ADVERB | PHRASES ADVERB➤closely, quickly, shortly, soon, swiftly緊接着／沒過多久就／很快／迅速／馬上接着發生◇More information will follow shortly.更多信息馬上就會出現。➤directly, immediately, instantly緊接着◇in the period immediately following the election選舉後緊接着的一段時期裏PHRASES➤(be) followed by sth之後是⋯◇Any argument was always followed by a few days of silence.爭吵過後總會有幾天互不搭理。➤follow in the wake of sth隨⋯之後到來◇the workers' revolts that followed in the wake of the student uprising發生在學生動亂之後的工人暴動
follow

verb³

 3happen/be true as a result of sth引致；證實ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤not necessarily由此不一定得出⋯的結果◇It does not necessarily follow that sleep loss would cause these symptoms.由此不一定得出失眠會引起這些症狀的結論。➤logically從邏輯上得出⋯的結論➤naturally自然而然得出⋯的結果➤automatically必然得出⋯的結果PREPOSITION➤(on) from從⋯得出結論◇Several conclusions follow on from his statement.從他的敍述中可以得出一些結論。
follow

verb⁴

 4accept advice/instructions接受意見或指導ADVERB➤carefully, to the letter仔細／嚴格聽從◇Follow my instructions very carefully.要認真聽從我的指令。➤dutifully, obediently順從地遵照；聽話地服從
follow

verb⁵

 5copy以⋯為藍本ADVERB | VERB + FOLLOW | PHRASES ADVERB➤faithfully忠實於◇The movie follows the book faithfully.這部電影忠實於原著。➤blindly, slavishly盲從◇It wasn't in his nature to follow blindly.盲從不是他的性格。◇slavishly following the views of his teachers盲目照搬他老師的觀點VERB + FOLLOW➤be expected to, be likely to預計將效仿；很有可能仿效◇Other companies are likely to follow Z-Quest in applying for an exemption.其他公司很有可能仿效 Z-Quest 公司申請豁免。PHRASES➤follow in sb's footsteps步某人的後塵◇He wanted to follow in his mother's footsteps and be a ballroom dancer.他想像他母親那樣，以跳交際舞為業。➤follow in the tradition of sb/sth遵從⋯的傳統◇How do you feel your writing follows in the tradition of the South?你認為你的文章在哪些方面遵循了南方的寫作風格？➤follow suit (= act or behave in the way that sb else has just done) 照着做
follow

verb⁶

 6understand sth理解ADVERB | VERB + FOLLOW ADVERB➤not quite不是很明白◇I'm sorry, but I don't quite follow you (= understand what you are saying).很抱歉，我不太明白你的意思。VERB + FOLLOW➤be easy to容易理解▸➤be difficult to, be hard to, be impossible to難以理解；根本無法讓人理解◇His argument was difficult to follow.他的論點很難讓人理解。
BNC: 186 COCA: 325
follow verb
⇨ follow 1 (You lead, I'll follow.) ⇨ follow 2 (A news report will follow shortly.) ⇨ follow 3 (follow instructions) ⇨ follow 4 (follow the fashions) ⇨ understand 1 (I don't follow.) ⇨ follow in sb's footsteps ⇨ follow 4 ⇨ follow suit ⇨ follow 4follow1

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 You lead, I'll follow. 你帶路，我跟着。A news report will follow shortly. 接下來是新聞報道。follow instructions/sb's advice/the rules 遵循指示；聽從某人的忠告；遵循規則follow the fashions/sb's example 追随潮流；以某人爲榜樣follow ♦︎ chase ♦︎ hunt ♦︎ pursue ♦︎ stalk ♦︎ tail ♦︎ trail ♦︎ trackThese words all mean to go after a person or animal because you have a particular reason to do so. 這些詞均表示跟随、跟蹤、追蹤人或動物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to follow / chase / pursue sb / sth into sth◆to follow / chase / pursue / stalk / tail / trail / track a person◆to follow / chase / hunt / pursue / stalk / trail / track an animal◆to chase / hunt / pursue / stalk (its) prey◆to chase / hunt / pursue a criminal◆the police follow / chase / hunt / pursue / tail sb◆to follow / pursue sb / sth closely■ follow [transitive, intransitive] to come or go after or behind sb/sth 跟随；跟着◆Follow me, please. I'll show you the way.請跟我走，我來給你帶路。◆I think we're being followed.我認爲有人在跟蹤我們。◆She walked in and we all followed.她走了進去，我們也都跟着進去了。OPP lead ⇨ take 2 ■ chase [transitive, intransitive] to run, drive, etc. fast after sb/sth in order to catch them 追趕；追逐；追捕◆My dog likes chasing rabbits.我的狗喜歡追兔子。◆The boys were chasing each other around the yard.男孩們正圍着院子相互追逐嬉戲。◆They chased after the burglar but didn't catch him.他們追趕那個盜賊卻沒有抓住他。▸ chase [countable] ◆a high-speed car chase一場飙車追逐◆We lost him in the narrow streets and had to give up the chase.我們在狹窄的街道上被他甩掉，不得不放棄對他的追捕。■ hunt [intransitive, transitive] to chase wild animals or birds in order to catch or kill them for food, sport or to make money 打獵；獵取；獵殺◆Lions sometimes hunt alone.獅子有時單獨獵食。◆The animals are hunted for their fur.人們爲了獲取這些動物的毛皮將其獵殺。◆It is now illegal to hunt otters.現在獵殺水獺是犯法的。◆ (BrE) They hunt (= chase and kill foxes as a sport, riding horses and using dogs) when they stay with friends in Ireland.他們去愛爾蘭時會和那兒的朋友去獵狐。▸ hunt [countable] (often in compounds 常構成複合詞) ◆a tiger / seal hunt獵虎；獵海豹▸ hunting

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 [uncountable] ◆traditional country pursuits like hunting, shooting and fishing捕獵、射獵、釣魚等的傳統的鄉村消遣活動■ pursue (formal or written) to follow sb/sth, because you want to catch them 追逐；跟蹤；追趕◆She drove away, hotly pursued by the photographers.她駕車離開，攝影記者窮追不舍。◆Police pursued the car at high speed.警察高速追趕那輛汽車。▸ pursuit pəˈsjuːt; NAmE pərˈsuːt

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 [uncountable] ◆We drove away with two police cars in pursuit (= following).我們駕車離開，後面有兩輛警車追趕。■ stalk stɔːk [transitive, intransitive] to move slowly and quietly towards an animal or person in order to kill, catch or harm it/them; to illegally follow and watch sb over a long period of time, in a way that is annoying or frightening 偷偷接近，潛近（獵物或人）；（非法）跟蹤，盯梢◆The lion was stalking a zebra.那只獅子偷偷接近一匹斑馬。◆He stalked his victim as she walked home, and then attacked her.她步行回家時，他偷偷地跟随並襲擊了她。◆He was arrested and accused of stalking the actor over a period of three years.他給抓了起來，被控三年來一直在盯那個演員的梢。▸ stalking

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 [uncountable] ◆the deer stalking season追蹤鹿的季節◆An undercover detective said, 'Stalking has become a problem that we must take seriously.'一名便衣偵探說：“非法跟蹤已成爲我們必須嚴肅對待的問題。”■ tail [transitive] to follow sb closely and secretly, especially in order to see where they go and what they do 跟蹤，尾随，盯梢（尤指爲掌握其動向）◆A private detective had been tailing them for several weeks.一名私人偵探幾個星期來一直在跟蹤他們。■ trail [transitive] to follow sb/sth by looking for signs that show you where they have been 追尋⋯的蹤迹◆The police trailed Dale for years.警方多年來一直追蹤戴爾的去向。◆Sharks were trailing the ship.鲨魚正在追蹤那艘船。   see also trail ⇨ trail noun ■ track [transitive, intransitive] to find sb/sth by following the marks, signs or information that they have left behind them （根據蹤迹、線索等）追尋◆The men earned their living tracking and shooting bears.那些男人以追蹤射獵熊爲生。  see also track ⇨ trail noun follow2

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 You lead, I'll follow. 你帶路，我跟着。A news report will follow shortly. 接下來是新聞報道。follow instructions/sb's advice/the rules 遵循指示；聽從某人的忠告；遵循規則follow the fashions/sb's example 追随潮流；以某人爲榜樣follow ♦︎ result ♦︎ arise ♦︎ stem from sth ♦︎ ensueThese words all mean to come after sb/sth else in time or order. 這些詞均表示在⋯後發生。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to follow / result / arise / stem / ensue from sth◆to follow / result / arise out of sth◆sth follows / results / arises / stems from the fact that...■ follow [transitive, intransitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) to come after sb/sth else in time or order; to happen as a result of sth else （時間或順序上）在⋯後發生；因⋯而發生◆The first two classes are followed by a break of ten minutes.上完頭兩節課，有十分鐘的課間休息。◆A period of unrest followed the president's resignation.總統辭職之後有一段時間的動蕩。◆A detailed news report will follow shortly.下面緊接着是詳細的新聞報道。◆There followed a short silence.接着是短暫的沉默。◆Our opening hours are as follows...我們的營業時間如下⋯◆A new proposal followed on from the discussions.討論之後，出了一個新提案。■ result [intransitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) to happen because of sth else that happened first （因⋯）發生；（随⋯）産生◆job losses resulting from changes in production生産變革造成的失業◆When water levels rise, flooding results.水位上升就會引發洪水。   see also resulting , resultant ⇨ related ■ arise əˈraɪz (arose, arisen) [intransitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) (rather formal) (especially of a problem, question or difficulty) to happen as a result of a particular situation （尤指問題或困難因某種情況）引起，産生◆The current debate arose out of the concerns of parents.當前的爭論是由父母的憂慮引起的。◆Are there any matters arising from the minutes of the last meeting?根據上次會議記錄，有沒有什麽新情況出現？■ ˈstem from sth

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(-mm-) (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) (especially of a problem or difficulty) to be the result of sth （尤指問題或困難）是⋯的結果，起源於，根源是◆Most people's insecurities stem from something that happened in their childhood.大多數人的不安全感源於某種童年經歷。■ ensue ɪnˈsjuː; NAmE ɪnˈsuː[intransitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) (rather formal, written) (especially of a fight, struggle or confused situation) to happen after or as a result of another event （尤指打鬥、扭打或混亂的局面）接着發生，因而産生◆The riot police swooped in and chaos ensued.防暴警察突然出擊，緊接着便是一片混亂。  see also ensuing ⇨ related follow3

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 You lead, I'll follow. 你帶路，我跟着。A news report will follow shortly. 接下來是新聞報道。follow instructions/sb's advice/the rules 遵循指示；聽從某人的忠告；遵循規則follow the fashions/sb's example 追随潮流；以某人爲榜樣follow ♦︎ comply ♦︎ obey ♦︎ act on/upon sth ♦︎ adhere to sth ♦︎ abide by sth ♦︎ observe ♦︎ carry sth out ♦︎ respectThese words all mean to accept advice, instructions or rules and do what you have been told or shown to do. 這些詞均表示接受、遵循、遵從。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to follow / comply with / obey / adhere to / abide by / observe / respect the conventions / rules / regulations / law◆to follow / comply with / obey / abide by / respect sb's will / wishes◆to follow / comply with / adhere to / abide by / carry out a policy◆to follow / obey / act on / carry out instructions / orders◆to follow / act on / carry out a recommendation◆to comply with / carry out / respect an obligation◆to follow / obey / adhere to / observe / carry out sth faithfully◆to comply with / adhere to / observe / carry out / respect sth fully◆to follow / comply with / adhere to / abide by / observe sth strictly■ follow [transitive] to accept advice or instructions and do what you have been told or shown to do 接受，遵循，聽從（忠告或指示）◆I didn't really follow the recipe.我其實不太按食譜的規定去做。◆He has trouble following simple instructions.簡單的指示他都難以照辦。ⓘ Follow is often used to talk about acting according to written instructions such as a recipe, timetable or syllabus, as well as orders or commands. * follow常指根據書面說明操作，後接recipe、timetable、syllabus等詞，也可後接order、command等。■ comply kəmˈplaɪ [intransitive] (rather formal) to act according to a rule or the law 遵從，服從，遵守（規定或法律）◆They refused to comply with the UN resolution.他們拒絕遵守聯合國的決議。◆What sanctions can they take against us if we fail to comply?如果我們不遵守，他們能對我們采取什麽制裁措施？ⓘ Comply is usually used in contexts relating to law and diplomatic situations. * comply通常用於跟法律和外交相關的語境。 OPP breach ⇨ break 3   see also compliant ⇨ passive ▸ compliance kəmˈplaɪəns

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 [uncountable] ◆to ensure full compliance with the law確保嚴格遵守法律■ obey [transitive, intransitive] to do what you are told or expected to do 服從；遵守；順從◆He consistently refuses to obey rules.他一貫拒絕守規矩。◆He had always obeyed his parents without question.他對父母一向絕對服從。◆'Sit down!' Meekly, she obeyed.“坐下！”她乖乖地順從了。ⓘ The object of obey can be a person (for example a parent) or a thing (for example rules). Using obey often emphasizes the relationship of power between people. * obey的賓語可以是人（如parent），也可以是事物（如rules）。obey常用以強調人與人之間的權力關系。 OPP disobey ⇨ oppose , break ⇨ break 3   see also obedient ⇨ good 7 ■ ˈact on sth■ ˈact upon sth

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to take action as a result of advice, information or a feeling 根據（建議、信息或感覺）行事◆Acting on information from a member of the public, the police raided the club.警方根據市民的舉報，突擊搜查了這家夜總會。◆Why didn't you act on her suggestion?你爲什麽沒有按照她的建議去做呢？◆Acting on impulse, he picked up the phone and dialled her number.憑着一時沖動，他拿起電話撥了她的號碼。■ adˈhere to sth

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 (formal) to act according to a law, rule or set of instructions; to follow a particular set of beliefs or a fixed way of doing sth 堅持，遵守，遵循（法律、規章、指示、信念或慣例）◆For ten months he adhered to a strict no-fat low-salt diet.十個月來他嚴格堅持無脂低鹽飲食。◆She adheres to teaching methods she learned over 30 years ago.她依照的是30多年前所學的教學法。▸ adherence

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 [uncountable] ◆strict adherence to the rules嚴格遵守規章制度■ aˈbide by sth

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 (formal) to accept and act according to a law, agreement or decision 遵守，遵循（法律、協議或決定）◆You'll have to abide by the rules of the club.你必須遵守俱樂部的規定。◆We will abide by their decision.我們願意遵從他們的決定。■ observe əbˈzɜːv; NAmE əbˈzɜːrv [transitive] (formal) to act according to a law, agreement or custom 遵守（法律、協議或習俗）◆Will the rebels observe the ceasefire?叛亂者會遵守停火協議嗎？◆We observed a two-minute silence for the victims of the bombing.我們爲轟炸的罹難者默哀兩分鐘。■ ˌcarry sth ˈout

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to do sth that you have been asked to do 執行；履行；落實◆He made it clear that they must carry out orders immediately.他明確表示，他們必須立即執行命令。   see also carry sth out ⇨ keep 5 ■ respect [transitive] to not break a law or principle 遵守，不違背（法律或原則）◆The new leader has promised to respect the constitution.新的領導人承諾遵守憲法。ⓘ Respect is often used to talk about people who have the power to break the rules without being punished, but choose or are encouraged not to do so as a matter of principle. * respect常用於有權力違反規則而不用受懲罰的人，但原則上他們情願或人們期望他們不這麽做。 OPP violate ⇨ break 3   see also respect ⇨ respect noun follow4

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 You lead, I'll follow. 你帶路，我跟着。A news report will follow shortly. 接下來是新聞報道。follow instructions/sb's advice/the rules 遵循指示；聽從某人的忠告；遵循規則follow the fashions/sb's example 追随潮流；以某人爲榜樣follow ♦︎ imitate ♦︎ emulate ♦︎ follow suit ♦︎ mimic ♦︎ copy ♦︎ follow in sb's footsteps ♦︎ model yourself/sth on sb/sthThese words all mean to behave or do sth in the same way as sb else. 這些詞均表示模仿、效法、仿效。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to follow / imitate / emulate / copy a style◆to imitate / mimic / copy sb / sth's movements◆to imitate / mimic sb / sth's appearance◆to follow / mimic / copy sb / sth exactly◆to follow / copy sb / sth faithfully / slavishly◆to imitate / mimic sb / sth accurately◆to mimic / model sth / yourself on sb / sth closely■ follow [transitive, intransitive] to accept sb/sth as a guide, leader or example; to behave or do sth in the same way as sb else 接受⋯爲指導（或領導、榜樣）；追随；仿效◆They followed the teachings of Buddha.他們遵從佛陀的教導。◆He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes).他總是緊跟時裝潮流。◆I don't want you to follow my example and rush into marriage.我不希望你走我的老路，匆忙結婚。◆The movie follows the book faithfully.這部電影忠於原著。◆It wasn't in his nature to follow blindly.他天性並不盲從。  see also follower ⇨ fan , follower ⇨ supporter ■ imitate ˈɪmɪteɪt [transitive] (rather formal) to behave or do sth in the same way as sb else 模仿；效法；仿效◆Her style of painting has been imitated by other artists.她的繪畫風格爲其他畫家所模仿。◆Teachers provide a model for children to imitate.教師是孩子仿效的典範。◆No computer can imitate the complex functions of the human brain.任何計算機都無法模拟人腦的複雜功能。ⓘ Typical collocates of imitate are crime, movements, sound, model, style and behaviour. * imitate的常見搭配詞有crime、movement、sound、model、style和behaviour。▸ imitation

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 [uncountable] ◆A child learns to talk by imitation.小孩子通過模仿學會說話。◆Many corporate methods have been adopted by American managers in imitation of Japanese practice.美國的管理人員采用了很多取法日本的公司經營之道。■ emulate ˈemjuleɪt [transitive] (formal) to try to do sth as well as sb else because you admire them 努力趕上；同⋯看齊◆She hopes to emulate her sister's sporting achievements.她希望在運動成績方面趕上她姐姐。■ follow ˈsuit

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 (especially business 尤用於商業 or journalism 新聞) to behave or do sth in the way that sb else has just done 跟着做；仿效◆The Bank of England has announced a 0.5% rise in interest rates, and other banks are expected to follow suit.英格蘭銀行已宣布將利率提高0.5個百分點，其他銀行預計會效法。■ mimic ˈmɪmɪk (-ck-) [transitive] (rather formal or technical 術語) to look or behave like sth else （外表或行爲舉止）像，似◆The robot was programmed to mimic a series of human movements.機器人按程序設計可模仿人的一系列動作。◆Scientists have created a vaccine that mimics the virus.科學家已制造出一種與該病毒相似的疫苗。▸ mimicry ˈmɪmɪkri

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 [uncountable] ◆Parrots specialize in vocal mimicry.鹦鹉擅長模仿發聲。■ copy [transitive] to behave or do sth in the same way as sb else 模仿；效法；仿效◆She copies everything her sister does.她效仿她姐姐的一舉一動。◆Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations.他們的手段已被其他恐怖組織效仿。ⓘ Typical collocates of copy are work, style, behaviour, ideas, actions and movements. * copy的常見搭配詞有work、style、behaviour、idea、action和movement。■ follow in sb's ˈfootsteps

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to do the same job or have the same style of life as sb else, especially sb in your family 和某人（尤指家人）做一樣的工作；步某人的後塵◆She works in television, following in her father's footsteps.她步她父親的後塵，從事電視工作。■ model yourself on sb/sth■ model sth on sb/sth

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(-ll-, NAmE -l-) (written) to copy the behaviour or style of sb you like and respect in order to be like them; to make sth so that it looks or works like sth else 仿效；以⋯爲榜樣；模仿；仿照◆As a politician, he modelled himself on Churchill.作爲一名從政者，他以丘吉爾爲榜樣。◆The country's parliament is modelled on the British system.該國的議會是模仿英國的體制建立的。   see also model ⇨ model noun
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