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 folgoð in this sense.
权威例句
1. Australian rugby league enjoys a huge following in New Zealand.
澳大利亚橄榄球联盟在新西兰有众多支持者。
2. A stiff knee following surgery forced her to walk with a limp.
手术后她的膝盖活动不便,走路时被迫跛行。
3. The following summer the peach tree was laden with fruit.
第二年夏天桃树就结满了桃子。
4. He collapsed following a vigorous exercise session at his home.
在家剧烈运动了一阵后他突然昏倒了。
5. In case anyone was following me, I made an elaborate detour.