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leading

UK //ˈliːdɪŋ//US //ˈliːdɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'leden',与古英语 'lǣdan'(意为引导)相关,最终源自原始日耳曼语 'laidijaną'。

adjective

❶ 指在某个领域或活动中处于最前面或最重要的位置,通常表示领先、主导或首要的地位。

“She is the leading expert in climate change research.”

(她是气候变化研究领域的顶尖专家。)

“The company is a leading manufacturer of electric cars.”

(这家公司是电动汽车的主要制造商。)

同义词:foremost, primary, dominant

noun

❶ 指引导或带领的行为,也可以指在比赛或竞争中处于领先位置。

“His leading of the team was praised by everyone.”

(他对团队的领导受到了大家的赞扬。)

“The runner maintained his leading throughout the race.”

(这位跑步者在整个比赛中保持领先。)

同义词:guidance, direction, headship

常见短语

leading edge — 指某个领域或技术的最前沿,通常用于描述创新或先进的事物。

“This smartphone features the leading edge of mobile technology.”

(这款智能手机采用了移动技术的最前沿。)

leading light — 指在某个领域中有影响力或重要地位的人,通常用于形容领导者或先驱者。

“She is a leading light in the field of artificial intelligence.”

(她是人工智能领域的领军人物。)