trailblazer
/ˈtreɪlbleɪzə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [trˈelblˌezɚ] /ˈtreɪlbleɪzər/ (ame, ipa) · [trˈelblˌezɚ] /ˈtrāl-ˌblā-zər How to pronounce trailblazer (audio)/ (ame, mw)
trailblazer — 名詞
- trailblazersingular
- trailblazersplural
1. someone who does something new before anyone else, proving that it can be done a
先驅
開創新領域的第一人
someone who does something new before anyone else, proving that it can be done and guiding others who come after
A young entrepreneur became a trailblazer in renewable energy by building the first solar-powered factory.
一位年輕的企業家成為再生能源領域的先驅,打造了第一座太陽能工廠。
become + a trailblazer + in [field]
Many see the scientist as a trailblazer whose vaccine work saved millions of lives.
許多人將這位科學家視為先驅,他的疫苗研究拯救了數百萬人的生命。
see + as + a trailblazer
The architect became a trailblazer by designing homes that needed no heating or cooling.
這位建築師成為先驅,設計了不需要暖氣或空調的住宅。
The research team followed a trailblazer who mapped the ocean floor with basic tools.
研究團隊追隨一位先驅的腳步,他用基本工具繪製了海底地圖。
- pioneer
more formal and often refers to historical explorers or settlers; trailblazer has a more modern, inspirational tone
- groundbreaker
very similar in meaning; groundbreaker focuses on breaking through barriers while trailblazer emphasises leading the way forward
- innovator
focuses on creating new ideas or methods rather than being the first to try something in a new area
用法筆記
Almost always used with admiration, describing someone whose actions opened new possibilities for others to follow.