leader
/ˈliːdə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈliːdər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlē-dər/ (ame, mw)
leader — 名詞
- leadersingular
- leadersplural
1. a person who guides or directs a team, an organization, or a country, making imp
領導者；領袖
帶領團體、組織或國家的人
a person who guides or directs a team, an organization, or a country, making important decisions that affect those under their responsibility.
As the team **leader**, Christopher made sure everyone had a chance to share their ideas during meetings.
身為團隊**領導者**，Christopher 確保每個人都有機會在會議上分享想法。
leader + of + group noun phrase
The government **leader** announced a new plan to improve public transportation across the city.
政府**領袖**宣布了一項改善全市公共交通的新計畫。
Hamza, the youth centre **leader**, asked each member for their opinion before finalising the summer camp schedule.
青年中心的**領袖** Hamza 在確定夏令營行程前，先徵詢了每位成員的意見。
When the crisis hit, the community looked for a **leader** who could guide them through the difficult situation.
危機發生時，社區希望能找到一位能夠帶領大家度過難關的**領袖**。
Soraya was chosen as the project **leader** because of her experience in managing large teams.
Soraya 因為擁有管理大型團隊的經驗，被選為專案**負責人**。
- chief
More formal, often used for the highest authority in an organization or tribe
- head
Refers to the top position in a hierarchy, often used in compound titles (head of department)
- director
Focuses on the managerial role of running a department or organization
- commander
Specifically for military or law enforcement contexts; implies authority over armed forces
- follower
Someone who accepts the guidance or direction of a leader
- subordinate
A person under the authority of another within an organization
文法句型
leader + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often followed by of + noun to specify what or who is being led (leader of the party, leader of the group). Can also be used as a compound noun modifier (team leader, project leader, community leader).
常見錯誤
2. a person, team, or company that is ahead of all others in a race, competition, o
領先者
比賽或競爭中排名第一的人或隊伍
a person, team, or company that is ahead of all others in a race, competition, or market at a particular moment.
After the first half of the race, Ryo's horse was the clear **leader**, three lengths ahead of the rest.
比賽進行到一半時，Ryo 的馬匹明顯是**領先者**，領先其他馬匹三個馬身。
clear leader — intensifier pattern
The company is a global **leader** in smartphone technology, selling more devices than any competitor.
這家公司在智慧型手機技術上是全球的**領導者**，銷售量超過所有競爭對手。
global leader + in + field
Kian checked the scoreboard and saw that his team was now the **leader** by just two points.
Kian 查看記分板，發現他的隊伍僅以兩分之差暫居**領先**。
The retail chain became the market **leader** after opening fifty new stores across the country.
這家零售連鎖店在國內開設了五十家新門市後，成為市場**龍頭**。
- front-runner
Specifically for competitive races or elections; implies the person or team most likely to win
- pacesetter
Someone or something that sets the standard for others to follow in a competition
- top
Informal, used in phrases like 'top of the league' or 'top seller'
文法句型
leader + in + noun phrase
leader + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly paired with 'in' to specify the field of competition (leader in sales, leader in technology). 'Market leader' is a fixed business term for the company with the largest market share.
3. a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine that presents the editor's or publ
社論；社評
報紙表達編輯立場的評論文章
a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine that presents the editor's or publisher's standpoint on a current event or social issue, usually appearing on a dedicated page.
The newspaper's **leader** argued that the new education law would not solve the real problems in schools.
該報的**社論**指出，新的教育法無法解決學校真正的問題。
possessive + leader for editorial context
In today's **leader**, the editor criticises the government's handling of the housing crisis.
在今天的**社評**中，編輯批評了政府處理房屋危機的方式。
The Times published a thoughtful **leader** on climate change that urged readers to take personal action.
《泰晤士報》刊登了一篇關於氣候變遷的精闢**社論**，呼籲讀者從個人行動做起。
The Guardian's **leader** on the high-speed rail project warned that delays would cost taxpayers billions.
《衛報》關於高鐵計畫的**社論**警告，延誤將使納稅人損失數十億英鎊。
- editorial
The standard American English term for an opinion article by the editorial board; more widely understood globally
- opinion piece
A broader term that includes both editorials and columns by individual writers
- leading article
A slightly dated full form of 'leader'; rare in modern use
文法句型
noun phrase: the + leader + on + noun phrase
用法筆記
Chiefly British usage. In American English, 'editorial' is far more common. 'Leader' in this sense is typically used in reference to broadsheet newspapers (The Times, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph).
常見錯誤
4. the principal first violinist of a symphony orchestra, who tunes the orchestra,
首席
管弦樂團中最重要的第一位小提琴手
the principal first violinist of a symphony orchestra, who tunes the orchestra, plays solo passages, and acts as a liaison between the conductor and the musicians.
The orchestra's **leader** played the solo section beautifully, earning warm applause from the audience.
樂團的**首席**小提琴手優美地演奏了獨奏段落，贏得觀眾熱烈的掌聲。
possessive + leader for orchestral role
Before the concert began, the **leader** tuned the orchestra and nodded to the conductor that they were ready.
音樂會開始前，**首席**先為樂團調音，然後向指揮點頭表示準備就緒。
Chiara worked for years as a section violinist before being appointed **leader** of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra.
Chiara 擔任多年的分部小提琴手後，被任命為柏林交響樂團的**首席**。
Ari auditioned for the role of **leader** and impressed the judges with his confident solo performance.
Ari 參加了**首席**小提琴手的試鏡，以自信的獨奏表現令評審印象深刻。
- concertmaster
The standard American English term for the same role; used in the US, Canada, and parts of Europe
- first violinist
Describes the position in terms of the instrument played; less specific about leadership duties
- principal violin
Another term for the lead violin player in a section
文法句型
the + leader + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Chiefly British usage. In American English, the equivalent role is called 'concertmaster.' This sense refers specifically to the first-chair violinist, not to the conductor — a common point of confusion for learners.
常見錯誤
5. a product sold at a very low price, often below the normal profit margin, to att
特價品
以低價銷售以吸引顧客上門的商品
a product sold at a very low price, often below the normal profit margin, to attract customers into a store in the hope they will buy additional items at full price.
The supermarket sold milk at a very low price as a **leader** to bring more customers into the store.
這家超市以極低的價格出售牛奶作為**特價品**，目的是吸引更多顧客上門。
as a leader — prepositional phrase pattern
Electronics shops often sell printers as a **leader** because they know customers will return for expensive ink cartridges.
電子產品商店常把印表機當作**犧牲品**來賣，因為他們知道顧客之後會回來購買昂貴的墨水匣。
The store advertised a popular video game as a **leader** to attract shoppers who might buy accessories at full price.
這家店將一款熱門電玩遊戲廣告為**特價商品**，希望吸引可能購買周邊配件的顧客。
The shop uses cheap household items as **leader**s every weekend to build customer traffic.
這家店每週末都會用便宜的家用品作為**特價品**來吸引顧客上門。
- loss leader
The full, more common form of this term in business English
- doorbuster
An informal US term for a deeply discounted item designed to bring crowds into a store
- promotional item
A broader term for any product sold at a discount for marketing purposes
文法句型
as a + leader
leader + noun modifier
用法筆記
Almost always used in the full compound form 'loss leader.' This is a retail and marketing term; the 'leader' item itself is sold at a loss or very slim margin, with the real profit coming from companion purchases.