following

• 指接着发生的、随后而来的；也表示在时间或顺序上位于后面的。

Coming after or as a result of something; used to refer to what comes next in time or order.

1. Coming after or nextA2formal

   Coming after or following something in time, order, or position.

   接下来的

   • The following day, they continued their journey.
   • Please read the following instructions carefully.
   • The following examples illustrate the point.

   同义词comingconsequentensuingnextsubsequentsucceedingsuccessive

   反义词aboveaforementionedprecedingpreviousprior

2. Resulting fromB1formal

   Happening as a result of something else.

   随后的

   • The following events led to the decision.
   • There were problems following the heavy rain.
   • The following week saw a rise in temperatures.

   同义词consequentensuingresultantsubsequent

• 名词，指追随或支持某人、某个组织或某项活动的一群人，例如粉丝或订阅者。

A noun referring to a group of people who follow or support a particular person, organization, or activity, such as fans or subscribers.

1. Group of supportersB1informal

   A group of people who follow and support a person, organization, or cause, especially on social media.

   追随者群体

   • The singer has millions of followers on Instagram.
   • Her YouTube channel gained 10,000 new followers this month.
   • The politician's following grew after the speech.

   同义词audiencepublic

2. Body of adherentsB2formal

   The people who regularly attend or support a particular activity, religion, or movement.

   追随者

   • The cult had a devoted following in the region.
   • The band has a loyal following around the world.
   • The restaurant developed a strong local following.

   同义词audiencecoteriepublicretinuetrain

• 动词，表示跟在某人或某物之后行走或到来；也可表示理解、听从或遵守。

A verb used to indicate the act of going or coming after someone or something, or to understand or obey.

1. Go or come afterA1formal

   To move or travel behind someone or something.

   跟随

   • Please follow me to the office.
   • The dog followed the children home.
   • She followed the path through the forest.

   同义词accompanychasecome afterdoggo afterpursueshadowtailtracktrail

   反义词leadprecede

2. Understand or comprehendA2formal

   To understand the logic or meaning of something.

   理解

   • I don't follow your reasoning.
   • Can you follow the instructions carefully?
   • He followed the teacher's explanation perfectly.

   同义词apprehendcatchcomprehendfathomgetgraspseetake intrackunderstand

   反义词baffleconfusemisunderstandperplex

3. Obey or act according toA2formal

   To act in accordance with rules, advice, or instructions.

   遵循

   • You must follow the safety rules.
   • Follow my advice and you'll succeed.
   • Students are expected to follow the guidelines.

   同义词abide bycomplyconform toheedobeyobserverespect

   反义词breakdefydisobeyignoreneglectviolate

4. Subscribe or trackA2informal

   To subscribe to someone's updates on social media or track their activities.

   关注或订阅

   • I follow her on Instagram.
   • He follows several news accounts.
   • Do you follow any sports teams online?

   同义词monitorsubscribetrackwatch

短语动词变体follow outfollow throughfollow upfollow up on