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释义 | Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms offollowin EnglishfollowThesaurus>according to the law, rules, etc.>follow These are words and phrases related tofollow. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of follow. ACCORDING TO THE LAW, RULES, ETC.We are obliged to follow the law in this matter. Synonyms and examples according to If we do not act according to the rules laid down for such cases, there will be chaos. in line with What she did was not always completely in line with the law. in accordance with The council has not acted in accordance with its obligations. obey If they don't obey the rules, they will be asked to leave. Antonyms and examples break Companies doing this will be breaking the law. against It is against her principles to borrow money. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms offollow. See also as stated by/in as maintained by as claimed by Learn moreIf you report that something is trueaccording to the newspapers, records, etc., you mean that they say it is true. If you actaccording to the law, rules, etc., you do what they say you must do. TO FOLLOW SOMEONE OR SOMETHINGFollow me - this way! Synonyms and examples tag alonginformal Do you mind if my little brother tags along? chase He was running and the dog was chasing him. pursue The robber was pursued by several members of the public. tail The car was tailed by police for several hours. shadow The police think the robbers shadowed their victims for days before the crime. trail The cops trailed him as he drove through town. dog Reporters dogged the minister after the scandal. stalk He was charged with stalking his ex-wife. track We spent the day tracking wild game. scent The hounds had scented the fox and began to chase it. in hot pursuit She ran down the steps with a group of journalists in hot pursuit. be on someone's tail This cyclist is right on my tail. tailgatemainlyUSdisapproving This guy has been tailgating me for the last 5 miles! Antonym and example lose He turned down a street and I lost him. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms offollow. Learn moreIf youfollow someone or something, you move wherever they go, usually behind or after them. TO OBEY SOMEONE OR SOMETHINGAll religions guide youths to follow the teachings of elders and parents. Synonyms and examples obey Children must obey their parents. complyformal There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations. observeformal People must observe the law. adhere to They failed to adhere to the terms of the agreement. abide by Players must abide by the referee's decision. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms offollow. Learn moreIf youobey someone or something, you do what you are asked or told to do. TO UNDERSTAND SOMETHINGIt was so complicated I couldn't follow what he was saying. Synonyms and examples understand I understand why he did that. comprehend He doesn't seem to comprehend the scale of the problem. get the pictureinformal OK. Don't say any more. I get the picture. grasp I think I grasped the main points of the lecture. digest This chapter is so difficult to digest. I'll have to read it again later. fathomUK For years, people have been trying to fathom the mysteries of the whale's song. get I told him a joke, but he didn't get it. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms offollow. Learn moreIf youunderstand something, you know how or why it works or happens. |
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