The word itself conjures up a self-abnegating passivity, more ovine than human, more bleater than leader.

“追随”这个词本身让人联想放弃自主性的被动性，相比人类更绵羊，相比领导更咩咩叫的胆小。

Turns out, there was no pulling the wool over these ovine eyes-- the sheep passed the test, with a drop in performance similar to people.

事实证明，这些绵羊的眼睛并没有蒙上羊毛——绵羊通过了测试，性能下降与人相似。