英语单词

following是什么意思

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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