take after

1resemble sbin appearancepersonality 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 parentsthe 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。

2follow as an exampleimitate 学…的榜样;仿效

Though he is fairly well offhe is very frugalhe 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。

 


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