blaze a trail
The scientist blazed a trail in renewable energy research.
Nhà khoa học đã mở đường tiên phong trong nghiên cứu năng lượng tái tạo.
to be the first to do something new or innovative, often by creating a new method or path
Elon Musk blazed a trail in electric vehicle technology.
Elon Musk đã mở đường tiên phong trong công nghệ xe điện.
She blazed a trail for women in STEM fields.
Cô ấy đã mở đường tiên phong cho phụ nữ trong lĩnh vực STEM.
Commonly used in business, science, and social contexts to describe innovation or leadership.
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Usage Tip
Use 'blaze a trail' to emphasize someone's pioneering role in a field. It’s stronger than 'lead the way' as it implies innovation, not just guidance.
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Avoid Literal Meaning
This idiom is always figurative. Never use it to describe someone literally blazing a trail in a forest.
Nguồn gốc từ
From the literal sense of blazing (marking) a trail in a forest by cutting marks on trees, dating back to the 16th century. The figurative sense emerged in the 19th century.
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Often used to describe someone who achieves something groundbreaking or inspires others to follow. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.