leading

• 指在某领域或情境中最重要、最成功或最先进的。

Describes something that is most important, successful, or advanced in a particular field or context.

1. Most important performer or roleB1formal

   Describing the main or most prominent actor, performer, or participant in a production or event.

   主角

   • She played the leading role in the school play.
   • He is the leading actor in the new film.
   • The leading dancer captivated the audience.

   同义词chieffirstforemostheadmainprimaryprincipalstarringtitle

   反义词minorsecondarysupporting

2. Greatest in importance or achievementB1formal

   Being the most significant, influential, or successful in a particular field or context.

   领先的

   • She is a leading expert in climate science.
   • The company is a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles.
   • He made a leading contribution to the research.

   同义词chiefforemostpreeminentpremierprincipaltop

   反义词inferiorminorsecondarysubordinate

3. Going in advance; showing the wayB2formal

   Moving ahead of others to guide or direct them.

   带头的

   • The leading car set a fast pace for the race.
   • The leading ship navigated through the narrow channel.
   • The leading hiker marked the trail for the group.

   同义词conductingdirectingguiding

   反义词followingtrailing

4. Having the highest score in a contestB1formal

   Occupying the first position or having the highest score in a competition or game.

   领先的

   • The leading team scored another goal in the final minutes.
   • She is in the leading position after the first round.
   • The leading candidate has a significant advantage in the polls.

   同义词aheadfirstin the leadtopwinning

   反义词trailing

• 名词，指引导、带领或管理某个群体、组织或活动的行为；也指传统印刷中用于在行间制造空隙的细金属条。

A noun referring to either a thin strip of metal once used to create spacing between lines of type in traditional printing, or the action of guiding, directing, or managing a group, organization, or activity.

不可数

1. Printing spacing stripC2formal

   A thin strip of metal or other material used to create space between lines of type in traditional printing.

   行间衬条

   • The typesetter adjusted the leading to improve readability.
   • Old books often have generous leading between lines.
   • He carefully inserted the leading into the printing press.

   同义词lead

2. Act of guiding or directingB2formal

   The action or process of providing guidance, direction, or management to a group or organization.

   领导

   • Her leading of the team resulted in a successful project.
   • Effective leading requires clear communication and vision.
   • The leading of the expedition was a challenging task.

   同义词administrationcommandconductcontroldirectionguidanceleadershipmanagementsteeragesupervision

   反义词following

• 表示引导、带领、领导或指挥某人或某事物的动词。也指导致、通向或处于领先地位。

A verb used to indicate guiding, directing, or being in charge of a group or activity.

不规则动词

1. Guide or directA2formal

   To show the way or direct someone or something to a destination.

   带领

   • She led the tourists through the museum.
   • He led the team to victory.
   • The path led us to the beach.

   同义词conductdirectescortguidenavigatepilotshepherdsteerusher

   反义词followmisdirectmislead

2. Be in first positionA2formal

   To be in the first place in a race, competition, or ranking.

   领先

   • Her team leads the league standings.
   • He leads by two points in the election.
   • The company leads the market in innovation.

   反义词followtrail

3. Cause or result inB1formal

   To cause something to happen or to have a particular result.

   导致

   • Too much sugar leads to health problems.
   • This decision will lead to better outcomes.
   • His actions led to his dismissal.

   同义词bring aboutcausegenerateinduceproduceprompttrigger

4. Live or spend timeB2formal

   To pass or spend time in a particular way.

   度过时光

   • They lead a simple life in the countryside.
   • She leads a busy lifestyle.
   • He leads an active life full of travel.

   同义词havelivepassspend

短语动词变体lead offlead onlead up