follow

• 动词，表示跟在某人或某物之后行走或到来；也可表示理解、听从或遵守。

A verb used to indicate the act of going or coming after someone or something, or to understand or obey.

1. Go or come afterA1formal

   To move or travel behind someone or something.

   跟随

   • Please follow me to the office.
   • The dog followed the children home.
   • She followed the path through the forest.

   同义词accompanychasecome afterdoggo afterpursueshadowtailtracktrail

   反义词leadprecede

2. Understand or comprehendA2formal

   To understand the logic or meaning of something.

   理解

   • I don't follow your reasoning.
   • Can you follow the instructions carefully?
   • He followed the teacher's explanation perfectly.

   同义词apprehendcatchcomprehendfathomgetgraspseetake intrackunderstand

   反义词baffleconfusemisunderstandperplex

3. Obey or act according toA2formal

   To act in accordance with rules, advice, or instructions.

   遵循

   • You must follow the safety rules.
   • Follow my advice and you'll succeed.
   • Students are expected to follow the guidelines.

   同义词abide bycomplyconform toheedobeyobserverespect

   反义词breakdefydisobeyignoreneglectviolate

4. Subscribe or trackA2informal

   To subscribe to someone's updates on social media or track their activities.

   关注或订阅

   • I follow her on Instagram.
   • He follows several news accounts.
   • Do you follow any sports teams online?

   同义词monitorsubscribetrackwatch

短语动词变体follow outfollow throughfollow upfollow up on