following text; sequel; outcome
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
the following part (of a text); the succeeding section
Refers to the subsequent content in written works, as opposed to 上文 (the preceding text).
This issue was discussed above, and will not be repeated in the following text.
See the following text, section three, for details.
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The previous text raised the question, and the following text will provide a solution.
noun
outcome; result; sequel; follow-up
Figurative usage referring to the subsequent development or final result of a matter. Often used in questions or negative contexts to indicate a lack of progress or news.
It's been several days since I asked you to do that—why is there still no follow-up?
This project involved a large investment, but to date there has been no further development.
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He promised to help find a job, but later nothing came of it.