Definition
To follow closely behind someone or something, attempting to bite or attack them; or, metaphorically, to pursue someone relentlessly.
追逐咬蹆
The puppy was snapping at her heels, eager to play.
小狗在她腳邊追逐，急著想玩耍。
The grumpy dog was snapping at his heels as he ran into the house.
那隻脾氣暴躁的狗在他跑進屋子時追著他咬。
A gaggle of angry geese were snapping at my heels, trying to bite me.
一群憤怒的鵝追著我，試圖咬我。
To compete very closely with someone, indicating a high chance of soon surpassing or taking their position.
緊追不捨
Many startups are snapping at the heels of the leading companies, striving for a place in the market.
許多新創公司正緊追著領先企業的腳步，努力在市場上佔有一席之地。
The two candidates in the election are neck and neck, snapping at each other's heels.
選舉中的兩位候選人不分上下，緊咬著彼此的腳步。
With more new recruits joining the team, they are snapping at the heels of the veteran staff.
隨著更多新成員加入團隊，他們正緊追著資深員工的腳步。