take after someone

Related to word: take

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. B2

    to resemble an older family member in terms of appearance or character

    像谁(在外貌或性格上)

    • Her eyes are very similar to her mother's; she really takes after her in appearance.

      她的眼睛和她母亲非常相似;她在外貌上真的很像她。

    • Although he dislikes this trait, he does take after his father in character.

      虽然他不喜欢这个特质,但他在性格上确实很像他父亲。

    • The little girl's intelligence reminds me of her grandmother; she really takes after her.

      这个小女孩的智慧让我想起她的祖母;她真的很像她。