phrase informal to be looking for someone or something or trying to find or get them or it: 寻找;追求;追捕 The police are after him.警察正在追捕他。 UKI'm after a tie to go with this shirt.我要找一条和这件衬衫相配的领带。 I'm sure she's after my husband.我敢肯定她在打我丈夫的主意。 He's after Jane's job (= wants it for himself).他想抢简的工作。 Being a movie star has been difficult and isn't really what I was after. This is a great shop if what you're after is a gift that she will truly treasure. See also