following

英 ['fɒləʊɪŋ]美 ['fɑloɪŋ]

adj. 下面的；其次的，接着的

n. 下列事物；一批追随者

v. 跟随；沿行（follow的ing形式）

英文词源

following (n.)

late 14c., "action of following, an act of following," verbal noun from follow (v.). Meaning "a body of disciples or retainers" is from mid-15c.; Old English used folgoð in this sense.

双语例句

1. Australian rugby league enjoys a huge following in New Zealand.

澳大利亚橄榄球联盟在新西兰有众多支持者。

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2. A stiff knee following surgery forced her to walk with a limp.

手术后她的膝盖活动不便，走路时被迫跛行。

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3. The following summer the peach tree was laden with fruit.

第二年夏天桃树就结满了桃子。

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4. He collapsed following a vigorous exercise session at his home.

在家剧烈运动了一阵后他突然昏倒了。

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5. In case anyone was following me, I made an elaborate detour.

为了防止有人跟踪我，我特地绕了弯路。

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