follow up

英 ['fɒləʊˌʌp] 美 ['fɑːloʊˌʌp]

• vt. 穷追；跟踪；重复补充；继承；监督；贯彻到底
• vi. 跟进；采取措施

英英释义

Verb:

1. pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue;

   "Did he go through with the treatment?"
   "He implemented a new economic plan"
   "She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal"
   

2. increase the effectiveness or success of by further action;

   "The doctor followed up the surgery with radiation"
   

例句

用作及物动词 (vt.)

1. They followed up the matter until they got results.
   他们对这件事情穷追不放，直到获得结果为止。
2. They needed to make up ground on their competitors.
   他们必须穷追猛赶竞争对手。
3. Follow up specific projects as needed.
   跟踪需要的具体项目。
4. His assignment was to follow the spy.
   分配给他的工作是跟踪这个间谍。
5. They still follow the tradition of their fathers.
   他们仍然继承著他们祖先的传统。
6. Extravagance has eaten up his inheritance.
   他挥霍无度，耗尽了他所继承的财产。
7. A new body has been set up to police the nuclear power industry.
   已设立了新机构来监督核电工业。
8. A bad habit can creep up on you if you don't monitor your behavior.
   若不监督自己的行为，你会沾染恶习。
9. David is determined to follow his plan through.
   大卫决心把自己的计划贯彻到底。
10. Once you've started on a plan,you should follow it througt.
    一旦你开始一个计划，你应该贯彻到底。

用作不及物动词 (vi.)

1. How can I keep up to date with Health and Safety?
   我能怎样跟进最新有关卫生和安全的讯息呢？
2. Don't wait too long to follow up after an offer fails to materialize.
   当一次工作机会没有了实际成果时不要等太长时间跟进。
3. He said he would take steps to tighten up the law.
   他说他将采取措施使法律更严格有效。
4. It is up to a company to restrict access to confidential information.
   公司有责任采取措施防止公司的机密消息被盗。

词汇搭配

• follow up the scent 跟踪(闻着臭迹追赶)...
• follow up 穷追

近反义词

【近义词】

• follow through 完成
• carry out 施行
• implement 工具
• follow out 贯彻
• put through 接通(电话)
• go through 经历