| 单词 | lead |
| 释义 | lead lead /led/ noun [U] F0 [U] (SYMBOL Pb) a chemical element that is a very heavy, soft, dark grey, poisonous metal, used especially in the past on roofs and for pipes and also for protection against radiation: » lead pipesThesaurus+: ↑Chemical elementsF0 [C or U] (the narrow strip of) coloured material, usually black and made of graphite, in the centre of a pencil Thesaurus+: ↑Writing implementsThesaurus+: ↑Painting and drawing materials• • • Extra Examples:» The pipes were made of lead.» They stole lead from the roofs.» She was suffering from lead poisoning.» The window frames were made of lead.» Pencils do not contain real lead nowadays. lead /liːd/ /liːd/ noun [S] (WINNING POSITION) ► B2 a winning position during a race or other situation where people are competing: » For the first time in the race Harrison is in the lead.» With a final burst of speed she went/moved into the lead.» After last night's win Johnson has taken (over) the lead in the championship table.» By the end of the day's play Davies had a lead of three points.Thesaurus+: ↑Scoring, winning and losing in sport , ↑Winning and defeating , ↑Losing and being defeated• • • Extra Examples:» The latest opinion poll puts the Democrats in the lead.» The French driver has taken the lead in the Paris-Dakar rally.» She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race.» Italy had a comfortable three-goal lead over France by half-time.» Lewis held onto the lead until the final lap. lead /liːd/ adjective [before noun] ► B1 used to describe the main performer or part in a performance: » Who played the lead role in the movie?» The lead guitarist was good. lead /liːd/ noun (ACTOR) the lead C2 [C]► F0 the main actor in a film or playThesaurus+: ↑Actors and performers lead /liːd/ noun [C usually singular] (SHOWING WAY) ► C2 the act of showing a person or group of people what to do: » We'll go through the dance routine again - follow my lead (= do what I do).Thesaurus+: ↑Controlling and being in chargeWord Builder:–Nouns: lead, leader, leadership–Adjectives: leading–Verbs: lead lead /liːd/ noun [C] (UK ALSO flex, US ALSO cord, wire) (ELECTRICAL) ► F0 a wire covered in plastic and used to connect electrical equipment to the electricity supplyThesaurus+: ↑Cords, ropes, cables and string lead /liːd/ noun [C] (INFORMATION) ► F0 a piece of information that allows a discovery to be made or a solution to be found: » A lead from an informer enabled the police to make several arrests.Thesaurus+: ↑Information and messages lead /liːd/ noun [C] MAINLY UK (MAINLY US leash) (FOR ANIMAL) ► F0 a piece of rope, chain, etc. tied to an animal, especially to a dog at its collar when taking it for a walk: » Please keep your dog on a lead when on the beach.Thesaurus+: ↑Cords, ropes, cables and string lead /liːd/ verb (led, led /led/ ) (LIVE) ↑Verb Endings for lead lead a busy, normal, quiet, etc. life► B2 to live a particular type of life: » He was able to lead a normal life, despite the illness.» We certainly don't lead a life of luxury but we're not poor either.Thesaurus+: ↑Life and living lead /liːd/ verb (led, led /led/ ) (SHOW WAY) ↑Verb Endings for lead B1 [I] to show the way to a group of people, animals, vehicles, etc. by going in front of them: » I don't know the way, so you'd better lead.» If you lead in the jeep, we'll follow behind on the horses.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking someone somewhere or telling them the wayF0 [T] To lead a group of moving people or vehicles is to walk or drive in front of them: » The local youth band will lead the parade this weekend.» A large black hearse led the funeral procession.Thesaurus+: ↑Ahead, in front and beyondB1 [T usually + adv/prep] to take someone somewhere, by going with them: » She led them down the hall.» The waiter led us to our table.» Our guide led us through the mountains.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking someone somewhere or telling them the wayB1 [T usually + adv/prep] to take hold of a person or an animal, or of something fastened to them, and take them somewhere: » She took the child by the hand and led him upstairs to bed.» He led the horse out of the stable.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking someone somewhere or telling them the waylead the wayF0 to show the way by going in front: » You've been there before - why don't you lead the way?Thesaurus+: ↑Taking someone somewhere or telling them the wayThesaurus+: ↑Ahead, in front and beyondF0 to make more progress than other people in the development of something: » The company has been leading the way in network applications for several years.Thesaurus+: ↑Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling• • • Extra Examples:» They led us into the forest.» A group of firefighters led the march.» We asked Ralph to lead us through the rough terrain.» They led in the car and we followed on bikes.» They led us into a small room. lead /liːd/ verb [I or T, usually + adv/prep] (led, led /led/ ) (DIRECTION) ↑Verb Endings for lead ► B2 (especially of roads, paths, doors, signs, information, etc.) to go in a particular direction or have a particular result, or to allow or cause this: » There's a track that leads directly to the reservoir.» The French windows lead out onto a wide, shady terrace.» A narrow trail of blood led directly into the cave.» This information led the police to a house near the harbour.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking someone somewhere or telling them the way• • • Extra Examples:» This door leads to the garden.» A narrow path led to their cottage.» Muddy footprints led to the door.» Where does this road lead?» The stepping stones lead across the marsh. lead /liːd/ verb [I or T] (led, led /led/ ) (BE WINNING) ↑Verb Endings for lead ► B2 (especially in sport or other competitions) to be in front, to be first, or to be winning: » After 30 minutes the challengers were leading by two goals.» With two laps to go Ngomo led by less than two seconds.» The Lions are leading the Hawks 28–9.Thesaurus+: ↑Scoring, winning and losing in sport , ↑Winning and defeating , ↑Losing and being defeated• • • Extra Examples:» The poll shows that the government is leading by the narrowest of margins.» At half-time, United were leading with two goals by Black.» She's been leading throughout the race, but it now looks as if she's tiring.» The Sonics led by only 2 points at intermission.» The champion was leading by two sets to one when rain stopped play. lead /liːd/ verb [I or T] (led, led /led/ ) (CONTROL) ↑Verb Endings for lead ► B2 to control a group of people, a country, or a situation: » I think we've chosen the right person to lead the expedition.» I've asked Gemma to lead the discussion.» Who will be leading the inquiry into the accident?Thesaurus+: ↑Controlling and being in chargeWord Builder:–Nouns: lead, leader, leadership–Adjectives: leading–Verbs: lead• • • Extra Examples:» There was nobody strong enough to lead an effective countervailing force against the dictator.» Men have always played an active part in leading worship while women have been confined to more passive roles.» Gandhi and Martin Luther King both led campaigns of civil disobedience to try to persuade the authorities to change their policies.» The opposition leader led a very forceful attack on the government in parliament this morning.» The deputy state fire marshal led the arson investigation. lead /liːd/ verb [T] (led, led /led/ ) (INFLUENCE) ↑Verb Endings for lead ► C2 to cause someone to do something, especially something bad: » [+ to infinitive] The brochure led me to believe that the price included home delivery.» It's worrying that such a prominent politician is so easily led.» He was a weak man, led astray by ambition.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing somebody to act , ↑Urging and persuadingThesaurus+: ↑Affecting and influencing• • • Extra Examples:» The success of the product led many firms to try to copy them.» The seductions of life in a warm climate have led many Britons to live abroad, especially in Spain.» It was his instinct for self-preservation that led him to abandon his former friends and transfer his allegiance to the new rulers.» He's at that impressionable age when he's very easily led by other children.» What led you to make such a drastic decision? |
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