following /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  PREP Following a particular event means after that event. 在…之后

  例：

  In the centuries following Christ's death, Christians genuinely believed the world was about to end.

  在耶稣死后的几个世纪里，基督徒们真地认为世界将要消亡。

• 2. 

  ADJ The following day, week, or year is the day, week, or year after the one you have just mentioned. 其后的 (日、月、年等) [det ADJ]

  例：

  The following day the picture appeared on the front pages of every newspaper in the world.

  次日，照片出现在世界各地报纸的头版。

  例：

  We went to dinner the following Monday evening.

  在接下来的那个周一晚上我们一起共进晚餐。

• 3. 

  ADJ You use following to refer to something that you are about to mention. 以下的 [det ADJ]

  例：

  Write down the following information: name of product, type, date purchased and price.

  写下以下信息：产品名称、型号、购买日期和价格。

• 4. 

  PRON The following refers to the thing or things that you are about to mention. 以下的事或物 ['the' PRON]

  例：

  The following is a paraphrase of what was said.

  以下是对所说内容的解释。

• 5. 

  N-COUNT A person or organization that has a following has a group of people who support or admire their beliefs or actions. 支持者

  例：

  Australian rugby league enjoys a huge following in New Zealand.

  澳大利亚橄榄球队在新西兰有一大批支持者。