上面或上辈的人怎样做，下面或下辈的人就学着怎样做（多指不好的事）。
上行下效 [shàng xíng xià xiào]
1. People follow the example of their superiors.; If a leader sets an example, it will be followed by his subordinates [his subordinates will follow suit].; The inferiors imitate the superiors.; Those below follow the example of those above.; Those in subordinate positions will follow the example set by their superiors.上面的人怎样做，下面的人就跟着学。
袁静《不可战胜的力量》：“有老首长传、帮、带，他一言一行，一举一动，都起到榜样和模范作用，上行下效，身教胜过言教嘛。”
Permeates
上梁不正下梁歪，上行下效(Permeates)，从事直销的禁忌：金钱纠纷；感情纠纷；保守意见或经验；存有消极言论。看来并非言过其实。
monkey see, monkey do
英语妙语75 ... losing my mind 丧失理智 Monkey see, monkey do 上行下效 My aunt is a pistol 姨妈是个精力充沛的人 ...
Superiors acting and inferiors imitating
翻译词典|在线词典：在中国最大翻译语料库（中国译典... ... He always condescends to his inferiors.他对下属总是摆出施惠于人的态度。 Superiors acting and inferiors imitating上行下效 Not ashamed to lean from one’s inferiors不耻下问 ...
derogatory)those in subordinate positions will follow the example set by their superiors
derogatory)those in subordinate positions will follow the example set by their superiors
这就是上行下效所带来的结果。
This is what permeates the consequences.
上行下效，当头儿的老违反规章制度，事情那能办好呢？
How can things improve when leaders start violating the rules and regulations with their subordinates following suit?
当然，上行下效，大家全都穿上了红底红跟的高跟鞋。
Of course, what the king does, everyone else copies, so everyone who was anyone wore high heels with red soles and heels.
【词目】上行下效
【拼音】shàng xíng xià xiào
【近义词】有样学样、上梁不正下梁歪、如法炮制、鹦鹉学舌
【反义词】源清流洁、根正苗红
【语法】联合式；作主语、谓语、宾语；含贬义也含中性词，是一种通用词，褒贬之间通用，主要是根据，一句话和一件事情的程度和结果，来判断是褒义还是贬义。
【基本解释】上面的人怎么做，下面的人就跟着怎么干。多指不好的事。
