1. to come or go after someone or something
跟隨，跟在…後面
The dog is following me home.
那隻狗正跟著我回家。
Please follow the guide through the museum.
請跟著導遊參觀博物館。
Following Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
following
verb
快速理解
What does "Following" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Following"?
「following」作為動詞時，主要表示「跟隨」或「遵循」的概念。
- 1
跟隨在後
EN: to come or go after someone or something
翻譯: 跟隨在某人或某物之後移動。
- 2
沿著前進
EN: to go along a path, route, or direction
翻譯: 沿著一條路徑、路線或方向前進。
- 3
遵循指示
EN: to act according to instructions, rules, or advice
翻譯: 依照指示、規則或建議行事。
- 4
理解並關注
EN: to understand and pay attention to something, like an explanation or story
翻譯: 理解並關注某事，例如解釋或故事。
小提醒：注意「following」作動詞時，是「follow」的現在分詞或動名詞形式，常用於進行式或作為形容詞。作名詞時則指「一群追隨者」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Following" in English）
How to pronounce "Following" in English?"Following" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Following" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“I loved it, And much of what I stumbled into by following my curiosity and intuition turned out to be priceless later on.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Following"?How does "Following" change by context?
2. to obey or act according to instructions, rules, or advice
遵從，遵循（指示、規則或建議）
You must follow the doctor's orders.
你必須遵從醫生的指示。
Follow the recipe carefully to bake the cake.
仔細遵循食譜來烤蛋糕。
The company follows strict safety regulations.
這家公司遵循嚴格的安全規定。
3. to understand the meaning or logic of something
理解，明白（含義或邏輯）
I'm sorry, I don't follow your explanation.
抱歉，我不太理解你的解釋。
The plot of the movie was hard to follow.
這部電影的情節很難理解。
4. to be interested in and keep up with the news or activities of someone/something
關注，追蹤（某人或某事的消息或動態）
Millions of people follow that celebrity on social media.
數百萬人在社交媒體上關注那位名人。
Do you follow the stock market?
你關注股市嗎？
5. to happen or come after something as a result
隨之發生，是…的結果
A period of economic growth followed the new policies.
新政策實施後，隨之而來的是經濟增長期。
Confusion often follows a sudden change.
混亂常常是突然變化的結果。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Following"?How to make natural sentences with "Following"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| following + noun | 跟隨（某人/某物） | The dog was following its owner. (那隻狗正跟著牠的主人。) |
| following + pronoun | 跟隨（某人） | I noticed someone following me. (我注意到有人跟著我。) |
| following + along | 跟著做；跟著走 | The children were following along with the dance moves. (孩子們正跟著做舞蹈動作。) |
| following + in + someone's + footsteps | 追隨某人的腳步（尤指職業或人生道路） | She is following in her father's footsteps by becoming a doctor. (她追隨父親的腳步，成為了一名醫生。) |
| following + instructions/directions | 遵循指示/指引 | By following the instructions carefully, you will succeed. (仔細遵循指示，你就會成功。) |
| following + a path/road | 沿著一條路徑/道路走 | We got lost after following the wrong path. (我們走錯路後就迷路了。) |
| following + up (on) + something | 對某事進行跟進 | The detective is following up on a new lead. (偵探正在追蹤一條新的線索。) |
用法說明
How is "Following" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Following"?
following doing vs following to do
- following doing 通常用於描述一個已經發生或正在發生的動作，強調「在...之後」的時間順序。
- following to do 在標準英語中幾乎不被使用，聽起來不自然。正確的用法是 following + 名詞 或 following + 動名詞 (doing)。
- 若要表達「為了跟隨...而做某事」的意圖，通常會使用其他結構，如 in order to follow 或 so as to follow。 EN: The company issued an apology following receiving numerous complaints. 翻譯: 公司在收到大量投訴後發表了道歉聲明。
EN:He made a detailed plan following the instructions.
翻譯:他依照指示制定了一份詳細的計劃。
總結建議
在絕大多數情況下，應使用 following + 名詞/動名詞 (doing) 來表示「在...之後」，避免使用 following to do 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Following" and similar words?How to choose "Following" vs alternatives?
following vs chase
「following」強調跟隨或關注的狀態，而「chase」則帶有積極追逐、試圖趕上或抓住的意圖。
following vs pursue
「following」較為通用，指一般的跟隨或遵循；「pursue」則更正式、更有目的性，常指追求目標、事業或採取行動以達成某事。
following vs track
「following」泛指跟隨的行為或狀態；「track」則特別強調監測、記錄移動路徑或追蹤進度，通常涉及更系統化的觀察。
口語用法
How is "Following" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Following"?
引述
在口語中，'following' 常用來引述或轉述他人的指示或計畫，語氣較為隨意。 EN: So, following what the boss said, we're all working from home tomorrow. 翻譯: 所以，照老闆說的，我們明天都居家辦公。
EN:Following our chat, I decided to cancel the trip.
翻譯:照我們聊的，我決定取消這趟旅行了。
語氣強調
在對話中，有時會用 'following' 來強調接下來的動作是緊接或直接源自於前述事件，帶有因果或時間上的緊密感。 EN: He insulted her, and following that, she just walked out. 翻譯: 他侮辱了她，緊接著，她直接就走出去了。
EN:I failed the test. Following that, I knew I had to study harder.
翻譯:我考試沒過。在那之後，我知道我得更加用功了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，'following' 偶爾會被用作填充詞，引導出接下來要說明的細節或清單，類似於 'as follows' 的口語化用法。 EN: The main points are, following, cost, timing, and manpower. 翻譯: 主要重點是，接下來，成本、時程和人力。
EN:My reasons are following: one, it's too expensive; two, it's not practical.
翻譯:我的理由如下：第一，太貴了；第二，不實際。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文）中，應避免將 'following' 用作口語中的填充詞或過於鬆散的連接詞。建議使用更精確的片語，如 'as follows'、'subsequently' 或 'in accordance with' 來替代，以符合文體的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Following"?What fixed phrases with "Following" should I remember?
following instructions
following + noun
遵循指示
following someone around
following + object + around
到處跟著某人
following suit
following suit
仿效，跟著做
following through
following through (on/with something)
貫徹執行，堅持到底
following up
following up (on something)
追蹤，跟進
following in someone's footsteps
following in + possessive + footsteps
追隨某人的腳步，繼承某人的事業
following close behind
following + adverb
緊跟在後
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Following"?Which "Following" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am following the instructions yesterday.
✓I followed the instructions yesterday.
作為動詞時，'following' 是現在分詞或動名詞，表示正在進行或習慣性動作。描述過去已完成的動作應使用過去式 'followed'。
×Following the meeting, we are having lunch.
✓After the meeting, we are having lunch.
此處誤將動詞 'following' 當作介系詞 'after' 使用。'Following' 作為介系詞時較正式，口語中常用 'after'。若想用動詞，應改為 'After we follow the meeting agenda, we will have lunch.' 但語意不同。
×The detective started following.
✓The detective started following the suspect.
及物動詞 'follow' 需要接受詞。除非上下文已明確指出對象（例如前文已提），否則必須加上受詞（如 the suspect, them, it）。
×You should follow with the rules.
✓You should follow the rules.
動詞 'follow' 表示「遵循、遵照」時為及物動詞，直接接受詞，不需加介系詞 'with'。'Follow with' 用於不同語境，如「接著做某事」。
×The following students please come to the office: John, Mary, Tom.
✓The following students should come to the office: John, Mary, and Tom.
雖然語法上可接受，但 'please' 與列舉名單連用時顯得不自然。'Following' 作為形容詞指「下列的」，常與 'the' 連用，後接名詞，然後是具體列舉。使用 'should' 或 'are requested to' 更流暢。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Following"?What are tense/participle forms of "Following"?
follows(3rd_singular)following(present_participle)followed(past)followed(past_participle)