take after1.■(在相貌、体格、性情等方面)像(父、母等);与…相像:He takes after his father in being weak-minded.他优柔寡断,像他爸。In her gentle nature,Mary takes after her mother.玛丽性情温和,像她妈妈。2.■追赶;追捕;追逐:The police took after the murderer.警方追捕谋杀犯。3.■仿效;学…的榜样:You should take after your sister who is a diligent student.你应该学学你的姐姐,她是个勤奋的学生。
见:take: take after