[] to come after sth/sb else in time or order; to happen as a result of sth（指时间或顺序）在…后发生，因…而发生◆The share price fell dramatically following the company's poor results.这家公司经营不善，导致其股票价格急剧下降。◆Our opening hours are as follows …我们的开放时间如下… [] to accept advice, instructions, etc. and do what you have been told or shown to do接受，听从，遵循（忠告、指示等）◆We are required to follow certain rules on hygiene and safety.我们必须遵循某些卫生和安全规则。 [] to act or behave in the same way that sb else has just done; to copy sb/sth追随；仿效◆If the insurer cuts its dividend others will surely follow.如果这家保险公司削减其红利，其他保险公司一定会仿效。◆They followed the lead of other carmakers and reduced their product range.他们照着其他汽车制造商行事，减少了他们的产品种类。 [] to develop or happen in a particular way按…方式发展；以…方式发生◆Inflation is likely to follow a downward trend until next year.明年之前，通货膨胀很可能会一直呈下降趋势。●ˌfollow ˈthrough (on/with sth)●ˌfollow sth ˈthroughto finish sth that you have started将…进行到底；完成（开了头的事）◆They failed to follow through on their commitments.他们未能兑现承诺。➡follow-through ●ˌfollow sth ˈup●ˌfollow ˈup on sth/sbto find out more about sth/sb that sb has told you about or suggested to you追查更多情况◆Remember to follow up on all sales leads (= information about possible customers).记得跟进所有的销售线索，发掘潜在顾客。➡follow-up ●ˌfollow sth ˈup with sthto add to sth that you have just done by doing sth else对…采取进一步行动；在…后接着◆You should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter.你打过电话之后还应该接着发一封电子邮件或一封信。➡follow-up