following

柯林斯詞典

1. PREP Following a particular event means after that event. 在…之后
In the centuries following Christ's death, Christians genuinely believed the world was about to end. 在耶穌死后的幾個世紀里，基督徒們真地認為世界將要消亡。
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]
The following day the picture appeared on the front pages of every newspaper in the world. 次日，照片出現在世界各地報紙的頭版。
We went to dinner the following Monday evening. 在接下來的那個周一晚上我們一起共進晚餐。
3. ADJ You use following to refer to something that you are about to mention. 以下的[det ADJ]
Write down the following information: name of product, type, date purchased and price. 寫下以下信息：產品名稱、型號、購買日期和價格。
4. PRON The following refers to the thing or things that you are about to mention. 以下的事或物['the' PRON]
The following is a paraphrase of what was said. 以下是對所說內容的解釋。
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
Australian rugby league enjoys a huge following in New Zealand. 澳大利亞橄欖球隊在新西蘭有一大批支持者。

Oil prices are certain to rise following the agreement to limit production .
Major changes are expected in the England team following their 3-0 defeat last Saturday .
The footballer is likely to receive a three-match suspension following an incident in yesterday's game .
There have been calls for the drug to be withdrawn , following reports that it has dangerous side effects .
The hospital said she was in a stable condition following the operation .