单词 | to lead the field |
释义 | > as lemmasto lead the field P6. to lead the field: (a) to be first into battle (literal and figurative); (b) to be ahead of other participants in a hunt or (now more usually) a race or other competition. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > hunting > hunt [verb (intransitive)] > be first in the chase to lead the field1617 1617 S. Collins Epphata to F. T. To Rdr. sig. (a)1 That one of his own name should lead the field in time to come, against the impugners of Soueraigntie. 1712 Examiner 30 Oct.–6 Nov. 1/1 They called in a forlorn Hope of upstarts..and pushing them forward, gave them an opportunity of leading the Field, and distancing both Parties. 1735 London Mag. May 269/1 With emulation fir'd They strain to lead the field, top the barr'd gate,..and brush the thorny twining hedge. 1833 Evangelical Reg. May 410 He led the field Against sectarian holds..And urg'd the sons of bigotry to yield. 1891 Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) 1 Dec. On a triangular or quadrangular fight [for the speakership] Mills can lead the field. 1981 O. Chadwick Popes & European Revol. i. 30 A war of pamphlets arose. Cardinal Quirini..led the field against Muratori. 2000 Disability Now May 47/1 (advt.) The centre is nationally recognised and acclaimed as leading the field in inter-agency partnership working. < as lemmas |
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