单词 | following |
释义 | following —following /ˈfɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/ aep /ˈfɑː.loʊ-/ adjective [before noun] ► B1 The following day, morning, etc. is the next one.Thesaurus+: ↑Before, after and already , ↑After and behindWord Builder:–Nouns: follower, following–Adjectives: following–Verbs: follow• • • Extra Examples:» The following programme contains scenes that may be disturbing to some viewers.» The full extent of the damage only became evident the following morning.» Fair weather was forecast for the following day.» They arranged to have dinner the following month.» We arrive in Paris on the Sunday, and leave the following Wednesday.adjective following wind► F0 a wind that is blowing in the same direction as the one in which you are goingThesaurus+: ↑Wind and winds , ↑Stormy weatherWord Builder:–Nouns: follower, following–Adjectives: following–Verbs: follownoun [S] (NEXT) the following► B2 (often used to introduce a list, report, etc.) of what comes next: » The following is an extract from her diary.Thesaurus+: ↑Before, after and already , ↑After and behindWord Builder:–Nouns: follower, following–Adjectives: following–Verbs: follownoun [S] (PEOPLE) F0 a group of people who admire something or someone: » She has attracted a large following among the rich and famous.» The shop has a small but loyal/devoted following.Thesaurus+: ↑Admirers , ↑EnthusiastsF0 a group of people who support, admire, or believe in a particular person, group, or idea Thesaurus+: ↑Admirers , ↑EnthusiastsWord Builder:–Nouns: follower, following–Adjectives: following–Verbs: followpreposition ► B2 after: » The weeks following the riots were extremely tense.» Following the dinner, there will be a dance.Thesaurus+: ↑Before, after and already , ↑After and behindWord Builder:–Nouns: follower, following–Adjectives: following–Verbs: follow• • • Extra Examples:» 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receive a three-match suspension following an incident in yesterday's game.» There have been calls for the drug to be withdrawn, following reports that it has dangerous side effects.» The hospital said she was in a stable condition following the operation. |
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