pole position

• 赛车比赛中排在头位发车的有利位置，尤指方程式赛车；也比喻在任何竞争性场合中占据领先或最有利的位置。

The leading or most advantageous position at the start of a race, especially in motorsports; also used metaphorically to describe being in a favorable or leading position in any competitive situation.

1. Leading starting positionB2formal

   The first or most advantageous starting position in a race, especially in motorsports.

   杆位

   • The driver secured pole position for the Grand Prix.
   • Starting from pole position gives a significant advantage.
   • He qualified in pole position for the third time this season.

2. Leading position in competitionC1informal

   A position of advantage or leadership in any competitive situation.

   领先地位

   • The company holds pole position in the smartphone market.
   • She is in pole position to win the election.
   • Their innovative product puts them in pole position among competitors.