vanguard

• 指运动或领域的前沿部分，常表示在创新或进步中处于领先地位，也可指进攻军队的前锋。

A noun referring to the forefront of a movement or field, often describing the leading position in innovation or advancement, or the front part of an advancing army.

1. Military leading unitC1formal

   The foremost part of an advancing army or naval force, positioned ahead of the main body.

   前卫

   • The vanguard scouted the terrain ahead of the main army.
   • The general ordered the vanguard to secure the bridge.
   • The vanguard was the first to encounter enemy resistance.

   同义词pointspearhead

   反义词rearrearguard

2. Innovative groupC1formalart

   A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas, especially in the arts.

   先锋派

   • The Bauhaus school was the vanguard of modern design.
   • These artists are considered the vanguard of the contemporary art movement.
   • The vanguard of the literary scene often challenges traditional forms.

   同义词avant-gardeforefrontfront lineleading edgespearhead

   反义词followerlaggardrearguard

3. Leading positionC1formal

   The foremost position in a movement or field, representing the highest level of advancement or importance.

   先锋

   • The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
   • She has always been in the vanguard of social reform.
   • The university is in the vanguard of medical research.

   同义词avant-gardecutting edgeforefrontfrontfront lineleadspearheadvan

   反义词rearrearguardtail