follow

關於follow的翻譯

<<及物動詞>>跟隨,接著;領會,聽得懂;沿著…前進;遵循,仿效 <<非及物動詞>>跟隨,接著;結果是

follow definition

1. to travel behind, go after, come after
• examples: The ducklings followed their mother around the pond
• examples: Please follow the guide through the museum
2. come as a logical consequence; follow logically
• examples: It follows that your assertion is false
• examples: the theorem falls out nicely
3. travel along a certain course
• examples: follow the road
• examples: follow the trail
4. come after in time, as a result
• examples: A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake
5. behave in accordance or in agreement with
• examples: Follow a pattern
• examples: Follow my example
6. be next
• examples: Mary plays best, with John and Sue following
7. to bring something about at a later time than
• examples: She followed dinner with a brandy
• examples: He followed his lecture with a question and answer period
8. accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of
• examples: Let's follow our great helmsman!
• examples: She followed a guru for years
9. adhere to or practice
• examples: These people still follow the laws of their ancient religion
10. grasp the meaning
• examples: Can you follow her argument?
• examples: When he lectures, I cannot follow