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lead1 /liːd/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tensepst and past participlepp led /led/)
1  take SB somewhere 把某人帶到某處 [intransitiveI, transitiveT usually + adverbadv/prepositionprep]FIRST to take someone somewhere by going in front of them while they follow, or by pulling them gently 帶路，領路；引領
lead somebody to/into etc something
A nurse took her arm and led her to a chair.
有位護士攙扶她坐到椅子上。
The horses were led to safety.
馬匹被牽到安全的地方。
lead somebody away/down etc
She was led away from the courtroom in tears.
她哭着被帶離法庭。
The manager led the way through the office.
經理帶路穿過辦公室。
► see thesaurus at take
2  go in front 走在前面 [intransitiveI, transitiveT] to go in front of a line of people or vehicles 〔走在前面〕(給…)帶頭，(爲…)開路
A firetruck was leading the parade.
一輛消防車在遊行隊伍前面開道。
3  be in charge 負責 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]IN CHARGE OF to be in charge of an organization, country, or team, or a group of people who are trying to do something 領導，率領，帶領
He has led the party for over twenty years.
他領導該黨已經二十多年了。
Some people say she is too old to lead the country (=be in charge of its government).
有人說，她年紀太大，領導不了國家。
Beckham led his team to victory.
貝克漢姆帶領球隊取得勝利。
lead an investigation/inquiry/campaign
The investigation will be led by Inspector Scarfe.
這次調查將由斯卡夫巡官指揮。
They are leading a campaign to warn teenagers about the dangers of drug abuse.
他們正在領導一場運動，告誡青少年吸毒的危害。
lead a revolt/rebellion/coup etc
The rebellion was led by the King’s brother.
這場叛亂由國王的弟弟帶頭。
lead an attack/assault
Nelson preferred to lead the attack himself from the front.
納爾遜更喜歡在前線親自率軍作戰。
a man who was born to lead
一個天生的領導人
a communist-led strike
一場由共産黨領導的罷工
4  cause STH to happen 使某事發生 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]CAUSE to cause something to happen or cause someone to do something 導致，造成
lead to
the events that led to the start of the First World War
導致第一次世界大戰爆發的事件
A degree in English could lead to a career in journalism.
拿到英語專業學位可讓你有機會從事新聞工作。
lead somebody into something
Her trusting nature often led her into trouble.
她容易輕信别人的性格經常使她遇到麻煩。
lead somebody to do something
What led him to kill his wife?
是什麽原因讓他殺了妻子？
lead to somebody doing something
His actions could lead to him losing his job.
他的行爲會讓他丢掉工作的。
5  cause SB to believe STH 使某人相信某事 [transitiveT] to make someone believe something, especially something that is not true 使相信〔尤指不實之事〕
lead somebody to believe/expect/understand something
He had led everyone to believe that his family was very wealthy.
他使每一個人都相信他家很富有。
The hotel was terrible, and not at all what we had been led to expect.
賓館很差，和我們聽了介紹後預想的樣子根本不一樣。
Our research led us to the conclusion that the present system is unfair.
研究使我們得出結論，現行制度並不公平。
6  influence 影響 [transitiveT] to influence someone to make them do something that is wrong 引導，誘導〔某人做壞事〕，影響
lead somebody into something
His brother led him into a life of crime.
他哥哥帶他走上了犯罪道路。
He’s not a bad boy. He’s just easily led (=it is easy for other people to persuade him to do things that he should not do).
他不是個壞孩子，只是容易被人帶壞。
7  be more successful 更加成功 [transitiveT]BEST to be more successful than other people, companies, or countries in a particular activity 領先
lead the world/market/pack/field
US companies lead the world in biotechnology.
美國公司在生物科技方面世界領先。
lead the way (=be the first to do something, and show other people how to do it) 處於領先地位
The Swedes have led the way in data protection.
瑞典在數據保護方面處於領先地位。
→ leading1(1)
8  be winning 獲勝 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]WIN to be winning a game, competition etc 〔比賽等中〕勝過，領先 OPP lose
At half-time, Brazil led 1–0.
半場時巴西隊以1比0領先。
With 15 laps to go, Schumacher led the race.
比賽還剩15圈的時候，舒馬赫領先。
5The polls showed Clinton leading Bush 55 percent to 34 percent.
民意測驗顯示，克林頓的支持率是55%，領先於布什的34%。
lead by ten points/two goals etc
Nadal was leading by two sets.
納達爾領先兩盤。
9  path/door etc 路/門等 [intransitiveI, transitiveT always + adverbadv/prepositionprep]JOIN something TOGETHER used to say where a path, wire etc goes or what place is on the other side of a door 通到，通往，通向
lead to/towards
The path led down to a small lake.
這條路通向一個小湖。
lead from/out of
the major artery leading from the heart
始於心髒的主動脈
lead into
the door leading into the hallway
通往門廳的門
lead somebody to/into something
The riverside path leads visitors to a small chapel.
河邊小路把參觀者帶往一座小教堂。
10  life 生活LIFE [transitiveT] if you lead a particular kind of life, that is what your life is like 過〔某種生活〕
lead a normal/quiet/busy etc life
If the operation succeeds, Carly will be able to lead a normal life.
如果手術成功，卡莉將能過上正常的生活。
He has led a charmed life (=been very fortunate).
他 過着一種神仙眷顧的生活。
lead a life of luxury/poverty etc 過着奢侈/貧困等的生活
lead the life of a ...
She now leads the life of a recluse.
她現在過着隐居的生活。
lead a double life (=deceive people by keeping different parts of your life separate and not letting anyone know the whole truth) 過着雙面人的生活〔欺騙别人以隐瞞自己另一部分的生活〕
Joe had been leading a double life, seeing an ex-model while his wife believed he was on business.
喬過着雙面人的生活: 他偷偷地和一名前模特幽會，而他妻子卻以爲他是在出差。
They lead a nomadic existence.
他們過着遊牧生活。
11  discussion etc 討論等 [transitiveT always + adverbadv/prepositionprep] to control the way a discussion, conversation etc develops 引導〔討論、談話等〕
I tried to lead the conversation back to the subject of money.
我試圖把談話重新引到錢的問題上。
12. lead somebody up the garden path informal to deliberately deceive someone 〔故意〕欺騙某人
13  lead somebody astray 
a) to encourage someone to do bad or immoral things which they would not normally do 把某人引入歧途
b) to make someone believe something that is not true 誤導某人
14  lead nowhere/not lead anywhere to not produce any useful result 沒有産生結果，毫無成果
So far police investigations seem to have led nowhere.
到現在爲止，警方的調查好像毫無結果。
15  lead by example to show the people you are in charge of what you want them to do by doing it yourself 以身作則
The best managers lead by example.
最優秀的管理人員都要以身作則。
Examples from the Corpus
lead by example• That is surely leading by example!• They are the people who lead by example.• They never preached about it, but just led by example.• Top management will be seen to lead by example.• It is best to lead by example and with support.• Longfellows captain Billy McKibben led by example as his team got home 7-2 against the Strikers.• Skipper Alan Kernaghan led by example at the heart of defence and Andy Peake did an excellent job against his former team.• Harman leads by example, putting his time in on the production line.
16  lead somebody by the nose to influence someone so much that you can completely control everything that they do 牽着某人的鼻子走，使某人完全聽命於自己
Politicians think they can easily lead people by the nose.
政客以爲他們能輕易牽着民衆的鼻子走。
Examples from the Corpus
lead somebody by the nose• He let her lead him by the nose.
17  this/that leads (me) to something used to introduce a new subject that is connected to the previous one 這(使我)引出某個問題
That leads me to my final point. Where are we going to get the money?
那使我想到最後一個問題。 我們到哪裏去弄這筆錢？
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this/that leads (me) to something• It was a straight road, the kind of road that leads to a temple or a sacred monument.• Those same lessons apply to changing our attitude from one that leads to failure to one that leads to success.• Then the operatives are more likely to make mistakes when set-ups are constantly changing, and that leads to increased wastage.• But the priority is to get off a path that leads to more and more isolation.• It is this that leads to the dependency culture predominant among deaf people in integrated education.• This is the scene that leads to the Giza plateau.• So that leads me to think that these sorts of events are not particularly uncommon.• Anything less than that leads to what the theistic traditions frequently refer to as idolatry.
18. somebody has their own life to lead used to say that someone wants to be able to live their life independently, without having to do things that other people want them to do 某人有自己的生活要過
19. lead somebody a merry old dance/a right old dance British EnglishBrE to cause a lot of problems or worries for someone 給某人造成許多麻煩；讓某人憂心忡忡
20  market-led/export-led etc EFFECT/INFLUENCEmost influenced by the market, by exports etc 由市場主導的/由出口主導的等
an export-led economic recovery
由出口主導的經濟複蘇
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market-led/export-led etc• It is therefore more than ever necessary that the recovery should be export-led rather than led by domestic consumption.
21  lead the eye if a picture, view etc leads the eye in a particular direction, it makes you look in that direction 引領目光〔指畫、風景等使人朝某個方向看〕
marble columns that lead the eye upward
吸引人們往上看的大理石柱子
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lead the eye• The lawn itself has been built up from strong flowing curves and these naturally lead the eye away from those rectangular boundaries.• More thick dry stone arches connect the two ruins and lead the eye into a singular landscape.
22. card game 紙牌戲 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]DGC to play a particular card as your first card in one part of a card game 首先出(某一張牌)
 THESAURUS
lead to take a person or animal somewhere by going in front of them while they follow, or by pulling them gently 帶領；引領
Rachel led Jo into the kitchen.
蕾切爾把喬領進廚房。
She was leading a horse, which seemed to have a bad leg.
她牽着一匹馬，馬好像傷了一條腿。
take to take someone somewhere with you when you have the transport, know the way, are paying etc 帶 〔某人去某地〕
I took her to see a film.
我帶她去看電影。
Matt’s taking me in his car.
馬特用他的車送我去。
guide to take someone through or to a place you know, showing them the way 帶路，引導
Ali guided us through the streets to his house on the edge of the town.
阿裏領着我們穿街走巷，來到他位於城鎮邊緣的房子前。
show to take someone to a place such as a table in a restaurant or a hotel room and leave them there 帶，引〔某人去餐桌、酒店房間等〕
A waitress showed us to our table.
一名女招待把我們帶到桌前。
We were shown to our seats near the front of the theatre.
我們被帶到劇院靠近前排的座位上。
point to show someone which direction to go using your hand or a sign 〔用手或標記〕指〔方向〕
The sign back there pointed this way.
後面那塊指示牌指的是這條路。
escort to take someone somewhere, protecting them, guarding them, or showing them the way 護送；引導
He was escorted from the court by police.
他由警察護送離開法庭。
The president’s car will be escorted by a military convoy.
總統座駕將由軍車車隊護送。
usher to show someone the way to a room or building nearby, usually as part of your job 〔尤指作爲某人的工作〕引入，領入，接入
His housekeeper ushered us into the living room.
他的管家把我們引進客廳。
shepherd to carefully take someone somewhere – used especially about a group of people 帶領〔一群人〕
The police shepherded thousands of people to safety in the cathedral.
警察引導成千上萬的人進入大教堂的安全地帶。
direct formal to tell someone where to go or how to get somewhere 給〔某人〕指路
He directed us to a café a few blocks away.
他告訴我們怎樣去幾個街區之外的一家咖啡館。
Can you direct me to the station?
你能否告訴我去車站怎麽走？
 PHRASAL VERBS
Examples from the Corpus
lead• UN-led hostage negotiations• With two minutes to play, the Lakers are still leading.• Dr Jenkins leads a team of researchers at the Plant Institute.• The government, led by conservatives, has been unwilling to join the talks.• A group of 80 planes, led by Lieutenant Commander Egusha, was on its way to attack.• For many years, India's Congress Party was led by Mrs Indira Gandhi.• The drug raid was led by top officers.• Kato leads Cal in interceptions with three.• The police officer took her arm and led her gently away.• Juan led her slowly around the dance floor.• He led Julia through the house to his study.• Debbie always leads the conversation back around to herself.• Jaruzelski led the country's Communist regime for nine years.• 67% of voters said they would not trust him to lead the country.• Who is leading the investigation?• The high school band is leading the parade.• In silence, Roland led the way back to the car.• He led the way, his slim hips in the tight fitting pants snaking gracefully between the tables.• She opened the door, thinking it led to a bedroom.• One unexcused absence can lead to a ninety-day suspension of benefits; four unexcused absences can cause expulsion from welfare entirely.• This led to the second major set of issues, operation and maintenance at the local level.• He was killed in the assault soon after, but the information he had gained as a scout led to victory.• Our guide seemed to be leading us towards a wooded area in the distance.
led to safety• Five people were rescued from their burning flat and 30 others were led to safety after thick smoke spread through the building.• The school's world-famous Lippizaner horses were led to safety in a park.
lead the country• Recent reports have shown the North leads the country in provision of nursery places.• Mr. Shersby Is my hon. Friend aware that Hillingdon is leading the country in recognising parents' wishes?• Will you be leading the country into the next election.• Mr Dos Santos, an almost reclusive figure who has led the country since 1979, gave no reason for his decision.• Nyamwisi Movingi had resigned from this post on March 22, accusing the government of leading the country to disaster.
lead to• That led to a breakup with his sweetheart, who could not understand what he candidly admitted was a thirst for glory.• Blaming often leads to complete breakdown in family communications.• And have your interactions with these people led to greater professional and personal fulfillment for all parties?• Between 1990 and 1992, there were more than 1,000 mergers in that industry-all of which led to job losses.• The mountains also prove to be a tourist attraction as some of the mountains experience alpine conditions which leads to ski resorts.• The proposal for a Severn barrage has also led to some public debate, chiefly on environment issues.• Yet this interventionism has not led to the creation of anything approaching an Executive Office.• The combination of all these factors led to the tragedy on pad 34.
lead somebody to believe/expect/understand something• He'd stuck his neck out all right, but not as much as he'd led Holman to believe.• If something or some one is deliberately hidden from us what does this lead us to expect?• She did not appear from her expression as uncaring of this interruption as the maid would have led Lois to believe.• She was older than first glance had led Christina to believe.• The room was not as grand as the corridor had led them to expect, but it was of reasonable size.• There is no tangible information that would lead anyone to believe, in my view, that Sen.• Contrary to what some Democrats would lead you to believe, U. S. Sen.
easily led• He is resistant to change, gullible and easily led.• Nervous, fidgety, changeable in mood, easily led.• Poor Col. He wasn't a bad boy, just easily led.• The talented people who make up Great Groups are not easily led.• It may sometimes make them seem indecisive and easily led, but it also bestows qualities of sensitivity, sympathy and empathy.• Often clients of licensed dealers who were genuinely interested in options would be easily led into warrants.• We are so easily led to pernicious solutions.
lead the world/market/pack/field• But it was our television which led the world and that was largely built on great writing on contemporary themes.• The same computer and communications stocks that lead the market down all day, lead it back up in the 90 minutes.• The commentator even remarked on the fact that the two loose horses leading the field had caused no hindrance.• Commercial banks, including trusts, led the market lower.• The satisfaction of leading the world's finest professionals was short-lived, but Jim Thorpe will never forget that 24 hours.• Neither needed the United States leading the world to higher interest rates.• His answer to this question led the world to the development of the free-enterprise sys-tem.
lead to/towards• Objects ought to lead to investigations about the society that produced them and the people who used them.• That accident led to speed restrictions and disruption throughout Britain's rail network during an emergency program of replacing cracked rails.• And it is proven to lead to stronger, more solid bones, relieve tension, depression and insomnia.• The road that led to the hospital sloped upwards through a forest of pine trees.• And it is that competition that led to the invention of gender.• These demanding situations lead to the notion that eating lunch is an indulgence.• These stages are like the treads of a stairway leading to the truth.• Or the research could go anywhere and lead to the unexpected!
lead a normal/quiet/busy etc life• I long to go back, but I must let them lead normal lives.• It may be the only chance the ten year old child will have of leading a normal life.• Mendl will give me a home, he wants children, he wants to lead a normal life.• So long as the proper dose of insulin is administered on a regular basis, diabetics can generally lead normal lives.• Some have since returned and lead quiet lives.• He now leads a busy life as an honorary chaplain in York Minster.
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lead2 ●●○ S3 W2 noun
1  the lead WINthe first position in a race or competition 領先地位
She was in the lead from start to finish.
從頭到尾都是她領先。
The Canadians went into the lead after only 30 seconds.
才過30秒，加拿大隊就取得了領先。
The goal put Holland into the lead.
這個進球使荷蘭隊比分領先。
The Bears took the lead for the first time this season.
本賽季熊隊首次成爲領頭羊。
Examples from the Corpus
was in the lead• A man on a black horse was in the lead, pointing the way.• We got our cherry popped that day, and my platoon was in the lead.• Ayrton Senna was in the lead and that's where he would stay for the rest of the afternoon.• Mr Toledo was in the lead with 36 %.
2  [singular] the amount or distance by which one competitor is ahead of another 〔數量或距離的〕超前量，領先程度
The Chicago Bulls had a narrow lead (=were winning by a small number of points).
芝加哥公牛隊以微弱優勢領先。
lead over
The Socialists now have a commanding lead over their opponents.
社會黨現在遙遙領先於對手。
3  [singular]EXAMPLE if someone follows someone else’s lead, they do the same as the other person has done 帶頭作用，榜樣
Other countries are likely to follow the U.S.'s lead.
其他國家很可能會效法美國。
The Government should give industry a lead in tackling racism (=show what other people should do).
政府在處理種族歧視問題上應該爲企業樹立榜樣。
The black population in the 1960s looked to Ali for a lead (=looked to him to show them what they should do).
20世紀60年代的黑人視阿裏爲黑人的楷模。
4  take the lead (in doing something) to be the first to start doing something or be most active in doing something 帶頭(做某事)
The U.S. took the lead in declaring war on terrorism.
美國帶頭向恐怖主義宣戰。
Examples from the Corpus
take the lead (in doing something)• It shows what is being done right now by companies taking the lead.• It was Olsson who had taken the lead with the jump immediately before Edwards when he leapt 17.47m.• Meanwhile, in the brothers' partnership, Joe took the lead.• Principals are key players and are encouraged to take the lead to ensure that identification procedures are implemented.• It took only eight minutes for Portadown to take the lead.• Toronto took the lead on the power play with less than two minutes remaining in the second period.• United took the lead midway through the first half.
5  [countableC]INFORMATION a piece of information that may help you to solve a crime or mystery 〔破案或解開謎底的〕線索 SYN clue
The police have checked out dozens of leads, but have yet to find the killer.
警方核查了許許多多的線索，但還是沒有找到殺人兇手。
6  APTAM[countableC] the main acting part in a play, film etc, or the main actor 主角；主要演員
play the lead/the lead role 鮑爾斯被選中飾演主角。
He will play the lead role in ‘Hamlet’.
他將主演《哈姆雷特》。
Powers was cast in the lead role (=he was chosen to play it).
鮑爾斯被選中飾演主角。
the male/female lead
They were having trouble casting the female lead.
他們難以選定女主角。
the film’s romantic lead
影片中浪漫多情的主角
7  lead singer/guitarist etc the main singer, guitarist etc in a group 主唱/首席吉他手等
lead singer/guitarist etc of/with
the lead singer of Nirvana
涅槃樂隊的主唱
Examples from the Corpus
lead singer/guitarist etc• The band includes lead guitarist Chris Floyd, a former Leesburg city commissioner.• He's our lead singer, or rather I should say he was.• The floppy fringes and pouting lips of the respective lead singers are another story entirely.• But it is difficult to take him seriously because he looks like he should be the lead singer for Oasis.• The lead singer had a Mohican haircut and lots of chains and zips.• The lead singer, have you seen his hair?• She was lead singer in the Black and White Minstrel Show during the 70s.
8  [countableC] British EnglishBrEDHP a piece of rope, leather, or chain for holding or controlling a dog 〔牽狗的〕繩子，皮帶，鏈子 SYN leash
on a lead
All dogs must be kept on a lead.
所有的狗都必須系牽狗帶。
9. [countableC] British EnglishBrEDT a wire used to connect a piece of electrical equipment to the power supply 導線，引線，連接線 SYN American English cord → jump leads
n COLLOCATIONS
verbs
be in the lead
He was in the lead after the first lap of the race.
have the lead
He has a one-shot lead in the golf tournament.
take the lead (=start being in the lead instead of someone else)
Lewis Hamilton has just taken the lead in the Monaco Grand Prix.
put somebody in the lead (=make someone be in the lead)
Ronaldo’s goal put Portugal in the lead.
give somebody the lead (=make someone be in the lead)
A goal in the 10th minute gave England the lead.
extend/increase/stretch somebody’s lead (=make the lead bigger)
The Australian rugby team extended its lead with a try from Stirling Mortlock.
throw away a lead (=to lose the lead)
Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead.
blow a lead informal (=to lose the lead)
They managed to blow a 22-point lead.
share the lead (=when more than one player or team is in the lead )
At the end of the first round, two golfers share the lead.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + lead
a big lead
The Bruins had a big lead at half-time.
a clear lead
The ruling Labour Party has a clear lead in the opinion polls.
a comfortable lead (=a big lead)
The Wildcats had a comfortable lead in the first half.
a commanding lead (=a big lead)
Alonso raced into a commanding lead.
an early lead (=a lead early in a game, election etc)
Liverpool took an early lead with a goal from Steven Gerrard.
a one-shot/two-goal/three point etc lead (=a lead of a specific amount)
Goals by Keane and Lennon gave Tottenham a two-goal lead.
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lead• Two-goal Dave Mitchell fired Swindon into an early lead.• There were no clues, no leads, no moves to be made.• The police have no leads in the murder investigation.• Tucker got a belly full of lead.• High levels of lead were discovered in the soil in Skagway.• The wall was covered with scrawls done with a bit of pencil lead.• We got our cherry popped that day, and my platoon was in the lead.• Who's playing the lead in the school play?
lead over• Virginia holds a 12-game lead over Kentucky.
follow ... lead• He hesitated, but followed my lead.• But he is not the leader of any faction or group of lawmakers who would naturally follow his lead, lawmakers said.• I hope other historians will now follow his lead.• A few other protestors followed her lead.• He jerked his head for Langford to follow, and led the way out of the office.• It includes a petition urging fellow purists to follow his lead.• His eyes narrowed slightly but he started the second verse in the minor key she was using, following her lead.• It is likely that they will follow London's lead and also exempt motorcycles from any charges.
the male/female lead• Glenda Jackson had already been approached for the female lead.• Sam, 26, played the female lead in a version of the movie hit Grease.• She was the female lead and therefore a rival.• So far no progress with the female lead.
on a lead• Research began on lead objects from the Roman era, lead ingots, and so on.• He had Ben with him, on a lead.• They keep it on a lead, away from the sheep.• Your 90 2.5 petrol will run perfectly on lead free petrol with no alteration.• The Department of Transport report on lead in petrol in July 1979 made a similar statement.• Experiments have shown that the most flawless surfaces are produced by carrying out the final lapping stages on a lead lap.• Switching on leads you straight to Channel 2.• Running back Garrison Hearst sustained a left shoulder stinger when he crashed into linebacker Jesse Tuggle on a lead block.
Related topics: Elements
lead3 /led/ noun → led
1. pencil.jpg [uncountableU]HCE a soft heavy grey metal that melts easily and is poisonous, used on roofs, or in the past for water pipes. It is a chemical element: symbol Pb 鉛〔一種化學元素，符號爲Pb〕
2. [countableC, uncountableU]DAVP the central part of a pencil that makes the marks when you write 鉛筆芯
3. go down like a lead balloon informalDON'T LIKE if a suggestion or joke goes down like a lead balloon, people do not like it at all 〔建議或笑話〕沒有引起反應
4  [uncountableU] American EnglishAmE old-fashionedSHOOT bullets 子彈
They filled him full of lead.
他們向他掃射。
5  leads [plural]
a) TBCsheets of lead used for covering a roof 〔蓋屋頂用的〕鉛片
b) TBBnarrow pieces of lead used for holding small pieces of glass together to form a window 〔固定小塊窗玻璃的〕鉛框
Examples from the Corpus
lead• All these increase costs and lead to economic inefficiency.• Two-goal Dave Mitchell fired Swindon into an early lead.• There were no clues, no leads, no moves to be made.• We got our cherry popped that day, and my platoon was in the lead.• One of the lead negotiators in the Liggett talks said a possible deal was still moving forward.
From Longman Business Dictionary
leadlead1 /liːd/ verb (past participlepp led /led/) [transitiveT]
1to be in charge of something such as an important activity, a group of people, or an organization
The manager had led a series of projects that improved productivity in his region.
a new management team led by Roger Shute
2to be more successful than other people, companies, or countries in a particular activity or area of business
Printing banknotes is one area where Britain leads the world.
a company that leads the field in software applications
3to happen before something else
Typically, stockmarkets lead the recovery of the real economy by four to six months.
4lead the way to be the first to do something, especially something good or successful, which is likely to encourage others to do the same thing
Large grocery multiples and the oil companies have led the way in retail modelling.
→ see also -led
leadlead2 noun
1[countableC]MARKETING a piece of information such as a list of telephone numbers that may help someone selling something to find customers
The in-house sales team deals with all telephone sales leads.
2[singular]COMMERCE when you are in front of or better than everyone else you are competing with
The company has a substantial lead over its main competitors.
Origin lead1
Old English lædan
TOEFL BNC: 263 COCA: 318
lead1

noun¹

 1example set by sb榜樣ADJECTIVE | VERB + LEAD | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤moral (especially BrE) 道德榜樣VERB + LEAD➤give, take樹立榜樣；帶頭◇The government should give a lead in tackling racism.政府應該帶頭破除種族偏見。➤follow效法PREPOSITION➤lead in⋯方面的榜樣◇We should follow their lead in banning chemical weapons.我們應該效仿他們的做法，禁止化學武器。➤lead on在⋯方面的領先◇corporations that have chosen to take the lead on the privacy issue選擇在隱私問題上先行一步的公司
lead1

noun²

 2position ahead of other people最前列ADJECTIVE | VERB + LEAD | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤big, clear, comfortable, commanding, good, healthy, huge, significant, sizeable, solid, strong, substantial遙遙領先；輕鬆的領先；穩穩領先◇For the time being, China has a solid lead over India.中國暫時還穩穩領先於印度。➤narrow, slight, slim, small微弱的領先優勢；小幅度領先➤two-game, three-length, ten-point, etc.兩局、3 個身位、10 分等的領先優勢▸➤overall總體上的領先▸➤early初期的領先地位VERB + LEAD➤be in, gain, have處於領先地位；取得優先地位◇She has a narrow lead over the other runners.她稍稍領先於其他賽跑選手。➤go into, move into, take逐漸取得／開始取得／取得領先地位◇They took an early lead.他們開始時處於領先位置。➤build, build up, establish確立領先地位◇The team has now built up a commanding lead.這支隊伍現在已經遙遙領先。➤hold, keep, maintain, retain保持領先地位▸➤lose喪失領先地位▸➤regain, retake重獲領先地位；再度領先◇They regained the lead with only a few minutes left to play.他們在比賽還剩下最後幾分鐘時再度領先。➤put sb/sth (back) into使⋯（重新）領先◇That game puts her back into the lead.那一局使她重新領先。➤extend, increase, open, open up, widen擴大領先優勢；鞏固領先優勢；開創領先局面◇Houston increased their lead to 13-7.休斯敦隊將領先優勢擴大到了 13 比 7。◇He had opened up a small lead over his opponent.他已經開創了一個略微領先於對手的局面。➤give使佔優勢PREPOSITION➤in the lead, into the lead處於／進入領先地位◇We were struggling to stay in the lead.我們正在奮力爭取保持領先優勢。➤lead over領先於◇This win gives the team a two-point lead over their closest rival.本場獲勝使這支隊伍比成績最接近的對手領先了兩分。
lead1

noun³

 3main part in a play, show, etc.主角ADJECTIVE | VERB + LEAD | LEAD + NOUN ADJECTIVE➤romantic浪漫愛情片的主角▸➤female, male女主角；男主角VERB + LEAD➤play擔任主角◇Her big break came when she was chosen to play the lead in a Broadway musical.她被選中飾演一部百老匯音樂劇的主角，從此她走紅了。➤sing主唱◇She sings lead on four tracks.她主唱了 4 首曲子。LEAD + NOUN➤character, role主要人物；主角的角色▸➤actor, actress, dancer, singer, vocalist, vocals男主演；女主演；領舞；主唱歌手；主打演唱➤guitar, guitarist首席吉他手
lead1

noun⁴

 4clue跡象ADJECTIVE | VERB + LEAD | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤good, promising, solid有用的／有希望的／可靠的線索◇Some promising leads are already emerging.已經出現了一些很有希望的跡象。◇They have several solid leads in their investigation.他們的調查有了好幾條可靠的線索。➤new新線索▸➤possible可能的線索◇The police are following every possible lead.警方不放過任何一條可能的線索。➤false假線索◇It turned out to be a false lead.結果發現那是一條虛假線索。VERB + LEAD➤have有線索➤find, get發現／得到線索◇Did you find any leads when you searched it?你搜索後找到什麼線索了嗎？◇At last we got a lead on the McCreary case.我們終於得到了一條麥克裏裏案件的線索。➤follow, pursue追蹤／追查線索▸➤give提供線索PREPOSITION➤lead as to關於⋯的線索◇He said that he has a lead as to where Dylan may be.他說他有一條關於迪倫下落的線索。➤lead on⋯的線索◇leads on the murderer's identity謀殺案兇手身分的線索
lead2

verb¹

 1show the way引路ADVERB | VERB + LEAD | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤away, back, on, out引走；領回；繼續引路；領出◇'Lead on!' said Casey.“繼續帶路！”凱西說。VERB + LEAD➤help (to)幫助帶路◇Five people helping to lead a convoy of aid are feared dead.為救援車隊帶路的 5 個人恐已遇難。➤allow sb to, let sb讓某人帶路◇Let me lead the way.我來帶路。PREPOSITION➤along, down, into, out of, through, to, etc.沿着⋯帶路、順着⋯帶路、帶入、帶出、帶領穿過、帶往等◇She led them along a dark corridor to a small room.她領他們穿過黑暗的走廊來到一個小房間。PHRASES➤lead the way帶路◇You lead the way and we'll follow.你帶路，我們跟着你。
lead2

verb²

 2go to a place去某處ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤directly徑直通向▸➤back, down, up通回；向下通向；向上通向◇An old track led back through the woods.一條舊日的小道穿過樹林通了回來。➤nowhere, somewhere (often figurative) 無任何結果；有結果◇Often there are discoveries which lead nowhere.有些發現往往無果而終。PREPOSITION➤from從⋯通向▸➤onto通向⋯上◇The glass doors lead out onto a rooftop garden.那些玻璃門通向一個屋頂花園。➤to通向⋯◇a path leading from the village to the old church從村莊通向古老教堂的小道
lead2

verb³

 3cause致使ADVERB | VERB + LEAD | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤normally, usually通常導致▸➤inevitably, inexorably, invariably不可避免地導致；無一例外地導致◇Industrialization inevitably led to the expansion of the urban working class.工業化不可避免地導致了城市工薪階層人數的增長。➤certainly, likely, undoubtedly肯定／很可能／無疑導致◇It will almost certainly lead to disaster.這幾乎肯定會導致一場災難。◇Such actions would most likely lead to the decline of rural communities.這樣的行動極有可能會導致鄉村社區的衰落。➤not necessarily不一定導致◇The use of soft drugs does not necessarily lead to a progression to hard drugs.吸食軟毒品不一定會發展成要吸食硬毒品。➤automatically必然引起◇Business success does not automatically lead to financial success.商業成功不一定會賺錢。➤naturally自然導致◇Discussion of a client's tax affairs will lead naturally into consideration of investment options.討論客戶的稅務情況自然會引向對投資選擇的考慮。➤in turn轉而導致◇These measures in turn led to an increased opportunity for independent music production.這些措施轉而導致獨立音樂製作機會的增加。➤directly直接導致▸➤indirectly間接導致▸➤eventually, finally, ultimately最終導致VERB + LEAD➤can, may, might, must可能導致；也許導致；必定導致➤can easily, can only容易／只能導致◇Sugar and fat can easily lead to obesity.糖和脂肪很容易導致肥胖。➤may well, might well很可能導致◇The carbon tax might well lead to a doubling of prices for fossil fuels.碳排放稅很可能會導致化石燃料價格翻倍。➤appear to, seem to似乎要導致▸➤be expected to, be likely to, tend to預計會／很可能會／趨向於導致◇Worrying about your weight is more likely to lead to low self-esteem.對體重的擔心更有可能導致自尊心低下。➤be bound to必然導致PREPOSITION➤to導致⋯◇the events that led eventually to war最終引發戰爭的事件
TOEFL BNC: 263 COCA: 318
lead verb
⇨ lead 1 (lead a race) ⇨ lead 2 (lead an expedition) ⇨ lead 3 (Where does this path lead?) ⇨ make 4 (What led you to this conclusion?) ⇨ take 2 (You lead the way.)lead noun
⇨ lead 1 (take the lead in a race) ⇨ lead 2 (a narrow lead over sb) ⇨ influence (follow sb's lead) ⇨ rein (Dogs must be kept on a lead.) ⇨ star 2 (Who is playing the lead?) ⇨ wire (an extension lead)lead1 liːd

noun

 take the lead in a race 在賽跑中領先have a narrow lead over sb 略佔優勢the lead ♦︎ the foreground ♦︎ the forefront ♦︎ the fore ♦︎ the cutting edge ♦︎ the frontThese are all words for a position ahead of everyone else in a race, a competition, an area of activity, the development of sth or a line of people. 這些詞語均表示在比賽、競爭、活動、發展或隊列中的領先地位。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the foreground / forefront / cutting edge / front of sth◆in the lead / foreground / forefront◆at the forefront / fore / cutting edge / front◆to come / bring sth to the forefront / fore■ the lead [singular] the position ahead of everyone else in a race, game or competition （比賽或競爭中的）領先地位◆The Democrats now appear to be in the lead.民主黨人現在看來佔有優勢。◆She took the lead in the second lap.她在第二圈時跑在了前頭。◆As expected, Kicking King went straight into the lead.不出所料，賽馬“踢王”從一開始就獲得了領先地位。◆Redkal's penalty gave Norway the lead.雷德卡爾的點球使挪威隊處於領先地位。■ the foreground [singular] (rather formal) the part of a view or picture that is nearest to you when you look at it; an important position that is noticed by people （景物或圖畫的）前景；矚目地位；重要位置◆The figure in the foreground is the artist's mother.圖畫前景中的人是畫家的母親。◆Interest rates will be very much in the foreground of their election campaign.利率很大程度上將是他們競選的重點問題。OPP background ⇨ environment ■ the forefront [singular] an important or leading position in a particular group or activity （在群體或活動中的）重要（或主要）地位；最前列◆Women have always been at the forefront of the Green movement.婦女總是站在環境保護運動的最前列。◆The latest protest has brought prison conditions to the forefront of public attention.最近這次抗議活動使監獄條件這個問題成了公衆關注的焦點。◆The court case was constantly in the forefront of my mind (= I thought about it all the time).這起訴訟案件一直萦繞在我的心頭。ⓘ The forefront is always used in the phrase at/in/to the forefront of sth. * the forefront總是用於短語at/in/to the forefront of sth中。■ the fore [singular] (rather formal) a position in which sb/sth is noticed by people or considered important 顯要地位；重要作用；突出位置◆ (BrE) She has always been to the fore at moments of crisis.危急時刻她總是挺身而出。◆ (NAmE) She has always been at the fore at moments of crisis.危急時刻她總是挺身而出。◆The problem has come very much to the fore again in recent months.近幾個月來這個問題又成了熱點。ⓘ People or things are to the fore in British English, but at the fore in American English; the fore is always used in the phrase be to/at the fore or come/bring sth to the fore. 表示人或事物處於顯要地位，在英式英語中用to the fore，在美式英語中則用at the fore。the fore總是用於短語be to/at the fore或come/bring sth to the fore中。NOTE 辨析 Forefront or fore? The forefront is usually followed by of; the fore is not. If you need to say which group or activity sb/sth is important in, use the forefront of sth; if you do not need to say which group or activity, because sb/sth has just become important generally in the public mind, use the fore. * the forefront通常後接of，the fore則不接。表示某人或某事物在哪個群體或活動中很重要，用the forefront of sth；如某人或某事物在公衆心目中已普遍變得重要，不必說出是哪個群體或活動時，則用the fore。■ the ˌcutting ˈedge [singular] the newest, most advanced stage in the development of sth, especially in science, technology or art （尤指科學、技術或藝術發展的）尖端，最前沿，領先階段◆We are working at the cutting edge of computer technology.我們工作在計算機技術的最前沿。◆At the time it was on the cutting edge of modern style.那時它正引領着現代時尚的潮流。■ the front [singular] the position which is furthest forward in a line or group of people （一排或一群人的）前部◆He was always at the front of the line at dinner time.吃飯排隊時他總是排頭位。◆The kids pushed straight to the front.孩子們徑直擠到前頭去了。 OPP the back ⓘ The back is the position furthest from the front. * the back指距離前部最遠的位置◆We could only get seats at the back (= of the room).我們只有後排的位子可以坐了。◆I found some old photos at the back of the drawer.我在抽屜的後部發現了幾張老照片。◆ (BrE) There's room for three people in the back (= of a car).轎車的後排座位能坐三個人。◆ (NAmE) There's room for three people in back.轎車的後排座位能坐三個人。 lead2 liːd

noun

 take the lead in a race 在賽跑中領先have a narrow lead over sb 略佔優勢lead ♦︎ advantage ♦︎ edge ♦︎ the upper hand ♦︎ head startThese are all words for a situation in which you are in a better position than sb/sth that you are competing against. 這些詞均表示在競爭中領先的幅度或所佔的優勢。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a lead / an advantage / an edge / the upper hand / a head start over sb◆an edge / a head start on sb◆a lead / an advantage / an edge / the upper hand / a head start in sth◆a slight / significant lead / advantage / edge◆a big / clear lead / advantage◆a decided / competitive advantage / edge◆to have a lead / an advantage / an edge / the upper hand / a head start◆to hold (onto) / maintain a lead / an advantage / an edge◆to give sb a lead / an advantage / an edge / the upper hand / a head start◆to gain a lead / an advantage / an edge / the upper hand■ lead liːd [singular] the amount or distance that sb/sth is in front of sb/sth else, in a competition or race in sport or politics （體育或政治競爭中）超前的幅度，領先的距離◆She has a narrow lead over the other runners.她比其他賽跑選手略爲領先。◆They took a 3-0 lead in the first leg of the semi-final.他們在半決賽的第一場以3:0領先。◆The polls have given Labour a five-point lead.選舉計票顯示工黨領先五個百分點。■ advantage [singular] something that helps you to be better or more successful than sb else, especially sb you are competing against （尤指競爭中的）有利條件，有利因素，優勢◆Being tall gave him an advantage over the other players.他個子高，比别的運動員佔優勢。◆The company has an unfair advantage over its competitors.與競爭對手相比，這家公司具有一種不公平的有利因素。OPP disadvantage ⇨ disadvantage ■ edge [singular] (rather informal) a slight advantage over sb/sth, especially in sport or business （體育運動或生意中的）微弱優勢◆They have the edge on us.他們略勝我們一籌。◆He believes Marseilles have a slight edge as they face Rangers at home.他認爲馬賽隊主場對陣流浪者隊略佔優勢。◆The company needs to improve its competitive edge.公司需要擴大自己的競爭優勢。■ the ˌupper ˈhand

idiom

an advantage over sb/sth else which means that you are in control of a particular situation 優勢；上風；主導權◆Maggie felt she had the upper hand.瑪吉覺得自己佔有優勢。◆Gradually their forward players began to get the upper hand.漸漸地他們的前鋒開始佔了上風。ⓘ The upper hand is used especially with the verbs have, hold, gain and get. * the upper hand通常與動詞have、hold、gain和get連用。■ ˌhead ˈstart [singular] an advantage that sb already has before they start doing sth （事先就有的）優勢◆Being able to speak French gave her a head start over the other candidates.會說法語使她比别的候選人佔優勢。◆We've got a real head start on the rest of the industry.我們在這個行業中一開始就遙遙領先於其他企業。lead1

verb

 lead a race/the world in cancer research 在比賽中領先；在癌症研究方面走在世界前列lead an expedition 率領探險隊The path leads up the hill. 這條小路通往山頂。lead ♦︎ be ahead of sb ♦︎ overtake ♦︎ pass ♦︎ leave sb/sth behind ♦︎ outpace ♦︎ get aheadThese words all mean to be in or move into a position which is further forward, better or more advanced than sb/sth else. 這些詞均表示處於首位或取得領先地位。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to lead / be ahead of sb / overtake sb / leave sb behind / get ahead in sth◆to lead / be ahead of / overtake a rival◆to easily overtake / outpace sb■ lead (led, led) [intransitive, transitive] to be in first place, for example in a race or competition; to be the most advanced in a particular area or activity 處於首位；居於領先地位；（在某方面）最先進◆The champion is leading by 18 seconds.冠軍領先了18秒鐘。◆He led the race for eight laps until his engine blew.比賽中他有八圈一路領先，直到他的發動機爆裂。◆The department led the world in cancer research.這個系當時在癌症研究方面走在世界前列。◆The firm's solid construction standards still lead the field.該公司堅實的建築水準在業内仍處於領先地位。OPP trail ⇨ lose ■ be aˈhead of sb

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to be further forward in space or time than sb/sth; to be in front of sb/sth, for example in a race or competition; to be better or further advanced than sb/sth （時間或空間）在⋯前面；（比賽或競爭等中）領先；佔優勢◆Three boys were ahead of us.有三個男孩在我們前面。◆He was already some way ahead of her.他已經領先於她。◆He's still 10 points ahead of his nearest rival.他比緊随其後的對手仍領先10分。◆He was always well ahead of the rest of the class.他總是遙遙領先於班上其他同學。◆His ideas were way ahead of his time.他的思想遠遠超前於他那個時代。OPP be behind sb ■ overtake (overtook, overtaken) [intransitive, transitive] to go past a moving vehicle or person ahead of you because you are going faster than they are; to become greater in number, amount or importance than sth else 超過；趕上；（在數量或重要性方面）大於，超越◆ (BrE) It's dangerous to overtake on a bend.在彎道上超車會有危險。◆ (BrE) He pulled out to overtake a lorry.他駛出車流以超越一輛卡車。◆Later this century, nuclear energy could overtake oil as the main fuel.本世紀晚些時候，核能可能會超過石油成爲主要燃料。◆We mustn't let ourselves be overtaken by our competitors.我們決不能讓競爭對手超過我們。■ pass [transitive, intransitive] to overtake a vehicle or person ahead of you 超過；超越◆He pulled out to pass a truck.他駛出車流以超過一輛卡車。◆It's difficult to pass on this circuit.在這條環形車道上很難超車。NOTE 辨析 Overtake or pass?In British English, both overtake and pass can be used to talk about going past sb/sth that is moving, for example, on the road or a track, although overtake is more frequent. In American English, pass is the normal word used. 在英式英語中，overtake和pass都可指超過公路或跑道上行進中的人或物，只不過overtake更常用些。在美式英語中，常用pass表達此義。■ leave sb/sth beˈhind

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(left, left) [usually passive] to make much better progress than sb, especially in business （尤指在生意上）把⋯抛在後面，超過◆Britain is being left behind in the race for new markets.英國在開拓新市場方面正被甩在後面。◆European manufacturers are afraid of getting left behind.歐洲生産商唯恐會落在後面。■ outpace ˌaʊtˈpeɪs [transitive] (written, especially business 尤用於商業) to go, rise or improve faster than sb/sth （在速度上）超過；比⋯快◆He easily outpaced the other runners.他輕而易舉地超過了其他賽跑選手。◆Demand is outpacing production.需求量正在超過産量。◆Market growth has continued to outpace expectations.市場增長率仍比預期的要快。■ ˌget aˈhead

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(getting, got, got; NAmE spoken getting, got, gotten)to make progress; to make progress faster or further than sb/sth else 取得進步；走在前面；領先◆She wants to get ahead in her career.她想在事業上取得進展。◆He soon got ahead of the others in the class.他很快就在班上領先他人了。ⓘ Get ahead is used especially to talk about the progress of individual people in their work or studies. * get ahead尤指個人在工作或學習上取得進步。lead2

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 lead a race/the world in cancer research 在比賽中領先；在癌症研究方面走在世界前列lead an expedition 率領探險隊The path leads up the hill. 這條小路通往山頂。lead ♦︎ head ♦︎ preside ♦︎ chair ♦︎ spearhead ♦︎ captainThese words all mean to be in charge of sth or to be the leader of sth. 這些詞均表示負責、領導。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to lead / head / captain a team◆to lead / captain a (sports) side◆to lead / head a (political) party / the government◆to lead / head / preside over / chair a / an commission / committee / enquiry◆to lead / preside over / chair a meeting / debate◆to lead / spearhead a campaign / fight◆to head / preside over a (legal) case◆to jointly lead / head / chair sth■ lead (led, led) [transitive, intransitive] to be the leader of sth; to be in charge of sth 率領；領導；主管；掌管◆Who will lead the party into the next election?誰來領導這個黨參加下一屆選舉？◆He led the first expedition to the North Pole.他領導了第一次北極探險活動。◆Top management should be seen to lead by example (= to set a good example for others to copy).高層管理人員應該以身作則。  see also leadership ⇨ government 2 ■ head [transitive] to be the head of sth; to be in charge of sth 領導；主管；掌管◆She has been appointed to head the research team.她受命主管研究小組。◆The committee will be jointly headed by two men.該委員會將由兩人共同領導。NOTE 辨析 Lead or head?These two verbs can be used in very similar ways. However, a person who heads sth is the person who has the official position of being the head of it: for example, a government is headed by a prime minister, an enquiry might be headed by a judge, etc. It is usually an individual who heads sth. Sb who leads sth may also have an official position as the leader, but the verb lead emphasizes their leadership qualities. Sb who leads is the person who makes the important plans and decisions, and who other people follow. A group of people, such as an organization or a country can also lead sth. 這兩個動詞用法非常相似，但head指擔任正式領導職務，例如政府由首相來領導，調查可能由法官來領導，等等。head的主語通常是某一個人。lead也可指擔任正式領導職務，但它更強調領導素質，領導者制訂重要計劃或作出重要決定並得到其他人的追随。lead的主語還可以是群體，比如某個機構或國家。■ preside prɪˈzaɪd [intransitive] (formal) to be in charge of a meeting, ceremony or official process such as a trial 主持（會議、儀式、審判等）；擔任（會議）主席◆A tribunal, presided over by Lord Haskin, was established to investigate the allegations.成立了一個由哈斯金勳爵主持的特别法庭對這些指控進行調查。◆The Archbishop presided at a special mass in the city's cathedral.大主教在該市主教座堂裏主持了一場特殊的彌撒。■ chair [transitive] to be in charge of a meeting, discussion, or committee, telling people when they can speak 擔任（會議、討論或委員會的）主席；主持（會議、討論等）◆Who's chairing the meeting?這次會議誰主持？◆Lord Stansfield will chair the committee.斯坦斯菲爾德勳爵將出任該委員會主席。■ spearhead ˈspɪəhed; NAmE ˈspɪrhed [transitive] (especially journalism 尤用於新聞) to begin or lead a campaign for sth or an attack on sb/sth 做⋯的先鋒；帶頭做；領先突擊◆He is spearheading a campaign for a new stadium in the town.他正發起一項運動，呼籲在城裏建一座新體育場。◆Gardener spearheaded Britain's challenge at this year's World Championships.在今年的世界錦標賽上，加德納率英國隊發起挑戰。■ captain [transitive] to be the captain of a sports team or a ship 擔任⋯的隊長（或船長）◆He played in the West Indies team captained by Clive Lloyd.他效力於西印度群島隊，該隊隊長爲克萊夫•勞埃德。◆He told us about the ship he had captained during the war.他向我們講述了戰爭期間他任船長的那艘輪船的故事。lead3

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 lead a race/the world in cancer research 在比賽中領先；在癌症研究方面走在世界前列lead an expedition 率領探險隊The path leads up the hill. 這條小路通往山頂。lead ♦︎ stretch ♦︎ continue ♦︎ go ♦︎ extend ♦︎ reach ♦︎ spanThese words all mean to cover the distance between two points or places. 這些詞均表示通往、延伸至。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to lead / stretch / continue / go / extend / reach / span beyond / across sth◆to lead / stretch / continue / go / extend / reach from sth to sth◆to stretch / continue / extend for sth■ lead (led, led) [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 總是與副詞或介詞連用) to connect one object or place to another; (of a road, path or door) to go in a particular direction or to a particular place （與⋯）相連，相通；（路或門）通向，通往◆Disconnect the pipe leading from the top of the water tank.把與水箱頂部相通的管道斷開。◆The wire led to a speaker.這根電線連接着揚聲器。◆Which door leads to the yard?哪扇門通向庭院？◆The track led us through a wood.我們沿着那條小道穿過了樹林。■ stretch [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 總是與副詞或介詞連用) (of a road or area of land) to spread over a large area （道路或土地）延伸，綿延◆Beyond the mountains stretches a vast desert.山巒後面是一片遼闊的沙漠。◆Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see.放眼望去，田野山丘綿延不絕。  see also stretch ⇨ stretch noun ■ continue [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常與副詞或介詞連用) to go or move further in the same direction （朝相同方向）走，移動；延伸◆The path continued over rocky ground.這條小路向前穿過一片多岩石的地面。◆He continued on his way.他繼續往前走。▸ continuation

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 [countable] ◆There are plans to build a continuation of the bypass next year.有計劃在明年修建這條支路的延伸線。■ go (goes, went, gone) [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 總是與副詞或介詞連用) (of a road, path, line, rope, etc.) to lead or stretch from one place to another （道路、線、繩子等）通向，延伸到◆I want a rope that will go from the top window to the ground.我想要一根可以從頂樓窗戶垂到地面的繩子。◆Where does this road go?這條路通往哪裏？■ extend ɪkˈstend [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 總是與副詞或介詞連用) (rather formal) to cover a particular area or distance; to make sth reach as far as sth 涉及（範圍）；延伸（距離）；使達到◆Our land extends as far as the river.我們的土地一直延伸到河邊。◆We extended a rope between the two posts.我們在那兩根柱子之間拉了一根繩子。  see also extent ⇨ size ■ reach [intransitive, transitive] to be big or long enough to go from one point to another point （大小或長度）足夠達到◆The carpet only reached halfway across the room.這塊地毯只夠鋪半間屋子。◆Is the cable long enough to reach the power supply?電纜的長度夠得着電源嗎？■ span (-nn-) [transitive] to stretch right across sth, from one side to the other 橫跨；跨越◆A series of bridges span the river.一系列橋梁橫跨河面。◆The roof was spanned by curved ribs of steel.屋頂上架着鋼制肋拱。▸ span

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 [countable] ◆The bridge crosses the river in a single span.那條河上的橋是單跨橋。
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