followed by
意思是 come, go or take place after sb/sth else in space, time or order 就是使某事物在空间,时间或顺序上在他人或者他事物之后,
例如：The lightning was quickly followed by heavy thunder.闪电过后紧接着是响雷
follow还有跟随；追捕的意思,
比如 The police were following him. 警察正在追捕他.
还有沿着……的意思
比如 Follow this road until you get to the corner, then turn left. 沿着这条路走到拐角处, 然着向左转
还有按照；听从的意思
比如follow the instructions 按指示办事
比较常用的就是这些意思了 希望有所帮助