| 单词 | following |
| 释义 | following (fɒloʊɪŋ ) Word forms: followings 1. preposition B2 Following a particular event means after that event. In the centuries following Christ's death, Christians genuinely believed the world was about to end. Following a day of medical research, the conference focused on educational practices. 2. adjective B1+ The following day, week, or year is the day, week, or year after the one you have just mentioned. The following day the picture appeared on the front pages of every newspaper in the world. We went to dinner the following Monday evening. The following year she joined the Royal Opera House. Synonyms: next, subsequent, successive, ensuing 3. adjective B1+ You use following to refer to something that you are about to mention. Write down the following information: name of product, type, date purchased and price. The method of helping such patients is explained in the following chapters. Synonyms: coming, about to be mentioned The following refers to the thing or things that you are about to mention. The following is a paraphrase of what was said. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: chest pains, high blood pressure, or heart disease. 4. countable noun [usually adjective NOUN] A person or organization that has a following has a group of people who support or admire their beliefs or actions. Australian rugby league enjoys a huge following in New Zealand. Synonyms: supporters, backing, public, support 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If a boat or vehicle has a following wind, the wind is moving in the same direction as the boat or vehicle. The following wind and eastward running tide had given us a very pleasant, lazy sail. Collocations: gain a following The group continued to gain a following as it traveled. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It took a few years to gain a following. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He saw the positive response coming from fans and realized the power of social networking in helping small-time directors gain a following to take to film studio executives. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They did not gain a following, however. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Vanity 6 made headlines and gained a following with their provocative performances during the tour. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You have a huge following and some popular - if barmy - ideas. The Sun (2015) He became an abbot and drew a huge following but would often withdraw to a cell to fast and pray. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Both bands still have a huge following and a shared fan base that assures it would be a sellout. The Sun (2013) And it's not just gone down a treat with blokes, who he believes form the bulk of his large following. The Sun We have a large following, and it's worth mentioning that it's not through paid advertising. Times,Sunday Times Despite being a pale shadow of what it promised, this still managed to garner a large following. ST Weekly competitions have a large following and our offers have saved you thousands of pounds. The Sun He attracts a large following or triggers a near panic-and ends up wrong. Christianity Today The restaurant serves seafood and has a strong local following. Times, Sunday Times Friendly and unpretentious like its owner, the cafe's array of punchy salads, a couple of daily-changing mains and platters of cakes soon drew a devoted local following. Times, Sunday Times We have a strong local following and you have to be loyal to them in return. Times, Sunday Times This outfit rapidly gained a strong local following, which was due to their tight and energetic live shows. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The band quickly developed a strong local following with many of the early shows being filmed and recorded by fans. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The show had a loyal following from the beginning, and it grew. The Other Side of Me You have a very loyal following. The Sun (2011) Dishes such as sweet and sour mackerel and venison with smoked potato have won him a loyal following. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It was an eccentric place but it drew a loyal following of enthusiastic guests who returned year after year. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Owning stores in 27 countries, it has a strong following, selling toys, games, gadgets and fun household items at low prices. Times, Sunday Times This trust developed a strong following during the 1990s on the back of very strong performance, but returns have been less strong recently. Times, Sunday Times The clinic has also built a strong following in the corporate sector and now, with a staff of 25, offers a range of services including physiotherapy, osteopathy and psychology. Times, Sunday Times However, the party still has a strong following among the key francophone voters who translate into more riding seats. Globe and Mail The shoe retailer has attracted a strong following among the 16 to 25-year-old market. Times, Sunday Times Voters have a chance to win the following: ? Times, Sunday Times He failed to win the following season, and though he had several top 10 finishes, did not look a genuine contender. Times, Sunday Times A series of experts suggested who might win the following day. Times, Sunday Times She went on to win the following four weeks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was followed by a league win the following year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 下列的 Japanese: 以下の 次の |
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