take after
1.resemble sb.in appearance,personality or character(在外貌、品格和性格方面)与…相似
He takes after his father in mathematical ability.他在数学方面的才能很象他的父亲。
Peter doesn't seem to take after either of his parents;the person he resembles most is his uncle John.彼得长得似乎不象他的父母亲,而最象他的叔叔约翰。
2.follow as an example;imitate 学…的榜样;仿效
Though he is fairly well off,he is very frugal;he takes after his father in that respect.虽然他相当富裕,但他非常节约,在这方面他是向他父亲学习的。
Try to take after your mother who is an honest hardworking woman.向你妈妈学学,她诚实而且勤劳。