“追随”常见的英文表达有 follow、pursue、trail after 或 be a follower of 等,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
Follow:最常用,指跟随某人或某事物的脚步、方向或理念,强调追随的行为或动态。例如:
She decided to follow her dreams.(她决定追随自己的梦想。)
The fans followed the star everywhere.(粉丝们到处追随那位明星。)
Pursue:侧重于持续努力地追求目标、理想或某人,带有一定的主动性和决心。例如:
He decided to pursue a career in music.(他决定追求音乐事业。)
They pursued the enemy into the forest.(他们追击敌人进入森林。)
Trail after:较形象,指像尾随一样跟在某人后面,强调跟从的姿态。例如:
The children trailed after their teacher on the field trip.(孩子们在郊游时跟在老师后面。)
Be a follower of:表达成为某人或某事物的追随者,强调身份或立场。例如:
He is a strong follower of environmental protection.(他是环保的坚定追随者。)