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 folgoe in this sense.
雙語例句
1. Australian rugby league enjoys a huge following in New Zealand.
澳大利亞橄欖球聯盟在新西蘭有眾多支持者。
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2. A stiff knee following surgery forced her to walk with a limp.
手術后她的膝蓋活動不便，走路時被迫跛行。
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3. The following summer the peach tree was laden with fruit.
第二年夏天桃樹就結滿了桃子。
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4. He collapsed following a vigorous exercise session at his home.
在家劇烈運動了一陣后他突然昏倒了。
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5. In case anyone was following me, I made an elaborate detour.