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lead the way in
/liːd ðə weɪ ɪn/
在...方面领先
The company continues to lead the way in renewable energy innovation.
该公司继续在可再生能源创新方面处于领先地位。
商业
正式
在某个特定领域、活动或趋势中处于领先地位，成为榜样或先驱；通常指通过创新、卓越表现或早期采用新方法来引导他人。
Apple has long led the way in mobile technology and design aesthetics.
苹果长期以来在移动技术和设计美学方面处于领先地位。
This university leads the way in medical research and patient care.
这所大学在医学研究和患者护理方面处于领先地位。
常用于正式语境，强调某主体在行业或学术领域的标杆作用。
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专业提示
Usage Tip
Use 'lead the way in' when you want to emphasize that someone is not just participating, but actively guiding progress in a specific area. It is more specific than 'be good at' and more active than 'be first in'.
黄金法则
Preposition Rule
Always use 'in' after 'lead the way' when specifying the field or domain (e.g., 'lead the way in science'). Do not use 'at' or 'on'.
词源
Derived from the verb 'lead' (to guide or direct) and the noun phrase 'the way' (the path or direction). The preposition 'in' specifies the domain or field. The phrase metaphorically extends the physical act of guiding a path to abstract domains of achievement.
用法说明
This phrase is often used in professional, academic, or journalistic contexts to highlight excellence or innovation. It implies not just being first, but setting a standard for others to follow. It is typically followed by a noun or gerund indicating the field (e.g., 'lead the way in AI development').
单词拆解
lead
引导，带领
rootthe way
道路，方向
rootin
在...方面
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