[ xiāoguīcáosuí ] (a han dynasty prime minister) followed the rules set by xiao (his predecessor) -- to follow established rules; follow [tread] in sb.'s footsteps; follow sb. exactly; move in a rut
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Such an unfair social phenomenon must be dealt with . the government should no longer follow the established practice of leaving these people to fend for themselves 不公平的社会现象,已到了政府不能萧规曹随、坐视不理的阶段了。