following
/ˈfɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfä-lə-wiŋ/ (ame, mw) · /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɑːləʊɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
following — 介系詞
1. happening after a particular event or time; used to say that one thing comes lat
之後
表示某事發生在另一事件之後
happening after a particular event or time; used to say that one thing comes later than another thing
Following the earthquake, the government sent food and tents to the damaged areas.
地震之後，政府向受災地區運送了食物和帳篷。
prepositional phrase: following + noun (event)
The athletes held a press conference following their victory at the tournament.
運動員們在比賽獲勝之後舉行了記者會。
Following a long discussion, the board agreed to Yuna's proposal for the new project.
經過長時間的討論，董事會同意了 Yuna 的新專案提案。
Following heavy rain, several roads in Putri's neighborhood were closed to traffic.
大雨過後，Putri 家附近的幾條道路都封閉了，禁止通行。
- after
more common in everyday speech; less formal sounding than 'following'
- subsequent to
very formal; used mainly in legal or academic writing
- before
indicates something happens earlier in time
文法句型
following + noun phrase (event or time period)
用法筆記
This prepositional use is more common in formal writing and news reports than in everyday conversation. In casual speech, 'after' is usually preferred.
常見錯誤
following — 形容詞
- followingpositive
- more followingcomparative
- most followingsuperlative
1. the next one in a series of events, items on a list, or pieces of information th
下一個
指時間或順序上的下一個
the next one in a series of events, items on a list, or pieces of information that are about to be given
Ezra called the office the following morning to confirm his appointment.
Ezra 在隔天早上打電話到辦公室確認他的預約。
attributive: the following + time noun
Please read the following pages carefully before you sign any documents.
請在簽署任何文件之前，仔細閱讀以下幾頁的內容。
The following chapters explain how the human heart pumps blood through the body.
接下來的幾章將解釋人類心臟如何將血液輸送到全身。
Imani moved to Taipei the following year to study Chinese literature at the university.
Imani 在隔年搬到台北，到大學攻讀中國文學。
文法句型
the following + noun
用法筆記
Always used before a noun (attributive position). Cannot be used predicatively — you cannot say 'The day is following' to mean 'the next day'.
常見錯誤
2. blowing from behind a moving ship, aircraft, or land vehicle, which adds extra f
順風的
與交通工具行進方向相同的（風或海流）
blowing from behind a moving ship, aircraft, or land vehicle, which adds extra forward speed and reduces travel time
A strong following wind helped the yacht reach the harbour before the storm arrived.
一陣強勁的順風幫助那艘遊艇在暴風雨來臨前抵達了港口。
term: following wind — tailwind for ships
The pilot reported a following wind that cut the flight time by almost twenty minutes.
機長回報有順風，使飛行時間縮短了將近二十分鐘。
Sailing with a following wind is much easier than sailing directly against the wind.
順風航行比直接逆風航行要輕鬆得多。
The truck driver enjoyed a following wind that helped save fuel on the highway journey.
卡車司機得益於順風，在高速公路上節省了燃油。
文法句型
following + wind/sea/current
用法筆記
Primarily a technical term used in sailing, aviation, and meteorology. In everyday contexts, 'tailwind' is the more common term for aircraft.
following — 名詞
1. the people, things, or information that come next and that the speaker or writer
下列
接下來要提到或列出的人事物
the people, things, or information that come next and that the speaker or writer is about to mention, show, or write down — commonly employed to open a list or section
The following is a list of items you will need for your camping trip.
以下是你露營旅行所需的物品清單。
the following + is/are — introducing a list
Please bring the following: a valid passport, two recent photos, and the completed form.
請準備以下物品：有效的護照、兩張近照，以及填寫完畢的申請表。
In the following, we explain how the new recycling system will operate each week.
在以下內容中，我們將說明新的回收系統每週的運作方式。
The following outlines the steps that Andrés took to start his own small business.
以下概述 Andrés 如何創立自己的小型事業。
文法句型
the following + is/are
the following
用法筆記
Takes a singular verb when referring to a single item or block of information ('The following is…'), but a plural verb when clearly referring to multiple items ('The following are the results…').
常見錯誤
2. people who are fans of a particular celebrity, artist, athlete, or public figure
粉絲
仰慕某人並關注其動態的一群人
people who are fans of a particular celebrity, artist, athlete, or public figure and regularly take an interest in their work or activities
The singer's following has grown rapidly since she appeared on national television last month.
這位歌手自上個月出現在全國電視節目後，粉絲數量迅速成長。
possessive + following — someone's fans
Henrik's cooking blog has earned a loyal following among home cooks across Europe.
Henrik 的烹飪部落格在歐洲的家庭廚師中贏得了忠實的粉絲群。
The basketball team has a dedicated following that travels to every away game.
這支籃球隊有一群死忠粉絲，每場客場比賽都跟著去。
Although it is a small theatre group, the company has a strong local following.
雖然只是個小型劇團，但該團在地擁有一群忠實的粉絲。
文法句型
a following
someone's following
a + adjective + following
用法筆記
Focuses on admiration and interest in a person's work or talent, rather than ideological or political support. The group is not necessarily organised or formally committed.
3. people who believe in, support, or stay loyal to a particular political leader,
支持者
支持某個人物、組織或理念的一群人
people who believe in, support, or stay loyal to a particular political leader, religious teacher, organisation, or set of core ideas
The politician's following includes many young voters who strongly support her education plans.
這位政治人物的支持者包括許多強力支持她教育計畫的年輕選民。
following + of supporters — ideological commitment
The environmental movement gained a large following after the documentary was broadcast worldwide.
這項環保運動在該紀錄片於全球播出後，獲得了大批支持者。
Tariq's ideas about sustainable farming have attracted a devoted following across the entire region.
Tariq 關於永續農業的理念在整個地區吸引了一群忠實的追隨者。
The charity organisation has built a faithful following through years of honest community service work.
該慈善組織多年來憑藉誠實的社區服務工作，建立了一批忠實的支持者。
- supporters
more direct; 'supporters' is plural countable, 'following' is usually singular
- followers
strongly implies a leader-follower relationship; can suggest discipleship
- adherents
formal; used for members of a movement, religion, or political party
文法句型
a following
a + adjective + following
following + of + people
用法筆記
Unlike sense 2 (FANS), this sense emphasises belief, loyalty, and ideological commitment rather than simple admiration or entertainment interest. The group is often united by shared values or goals.