跟
heel; follow; with; to
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
heel; rear part of foot/shoe
Often used with the diminutive suffix 儿 in colloquial speech.
She wore a blister on her heel and walked with a limp.
These high-heeled shoes make legs look especially long.
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He was barefoot, with dirt all over his heels.
The back of the new shoes rubs my feet and hurts.
Mom bought me a pair of cotton slippers with heels.
verb
follow; keep up with
Can be used literally for following people, or figuratively for keeping up with trends, situations, etc.
No matter how fast he runs, I can keep up with him.
We must keep up with the trends of the times.
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Please follow me closely, don't get lost in the park.
That little dog always follows right behind its owner.
When I first started high school, it was hard for me to keep up with the teacher's lecture pace.
verb
marry; be married to
informalUsed only in colloquial negative contexts to express refusal to marry someone.
If he doesn't work hard, I won't marry him.
She married that down-to-earth and hardworking young man.
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All the girls in the village are unwilling to spend their whole lives with him.
He promises to change, but will she really marry him?
Back then, she married her current husband against her family's wishes.
preposition
with; to; toward
Has two main uses: a) introducing the person/party involved in an action; b) introducing the recipient of an action.
We need to discuss matters with the masses.
Your idea is great, quickly tell everyone about it.
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I need to ask the teacher for leave, I'll contact you later.
He often shares his travel photos with friends.
Please repeat the content of the conversation just now to me.
preposition
compared with; like
Used to draw comparisons between two people, things, or situations.
She treats me just like her own biological son.
Air pressure on high mountains is different from that on flat ground.
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Since he was a child, his temperament has been very similar to his father's.
Today's weather is pretty much the same as yesterday, both are sunny days.
The price of this phone is similar to that one, but the performance is better.
conjunction
and; plus
Used to connect two or more nouns, phrases, or clauses, similar to 和.
The truck is loaded with machines and materials.
Both his arms and thighs were injured.
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Both you and I need to finish this task on time.
There are pencils and notebooks on the desk.
Both Dad and Mom went to the relative's wedding.