✦ 會使用到 lead 搭配詞的 15 種常見時機 :
1 做為 (某人的) 榜樣、指標:
take the lead 名列前茅,一馬當先
follow one´s lead 跟隨某人的引導或領導
- The company took the lead in developing eco-friendly products.(這家公司在開發環保產品方面領先。)
- She followed her mentor's lead and pursued a career in science.(她跟隨導師的引導,並在科學領域追求事業。)
2 擔任主要角色:
lead role 主要角色
lead singer 樂團主唱
lead investor 領投方(投資項目的主要投資者)
- She played the lead role in the play.(她在劇中扮演主要角色。)
- She is the lead singer of a famous rock band.(她是一個知名搖滾樂隊的主唱。)
- He's the lead investor in the startup.(他是這個新創公司的主要投資者。)
3 領導 或 主導、管理:
lead a team 指領導或管理一個團隊
lead the discussion 主導討論
lead the campaign 領導某項活動或運動
lead the procession 領導遊行或行列
lead the company 領導公司
- She leads a team of engineers at the company.(她在公司領導一個工程師團隊。)
- He led the discussion on climate change at the conference.(他主導了會議上關於氣候變化的討論。)
- She led the campaign for better working conditions.(她領導了獲得更好工作條件的活動。)
- The mayor led the procession through the city streets.(市長帶領遊行穿越市區。)
- She leads the company with a strategic vision.(她以戰略眼光領導著公司。)
lead by example 以身作則,用自己的行動影響他人
- The manager leads by example by always arriving early.(經理總是早到,以身作則。)
4 過著特定生活方式:
lead a life / lifestyle 過某種生活方式
lead a secluded life 過著與世隔絕的生活
lead a leisurely life 過著輕鬆愜意的生活
lead an active life 過著充滿活力和行動的生活
- He leads a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise.(他過著健康的生活方式,定期運動。)
- After retiring, she led a secluded life in the countryside.(退休後,她在鄉下過著與世隔絕的生活。)
- They moved to the beach and started to lead a leisurely life.(他們搬到海邊,開始過著悠閒愜意的生活。)
- Despite her age, she still leads an active life.(儘管年齡大了,她仍然過著充滿活力的生活。)
lead a dog's life 過著艱難或不幸的生活
- Stray animals often lead a dog's life on the streets.(流浪動物常在街頭過著艱難的生活。)
lead a double life 過著雙重人格的生活
- He led a double life as a spy and a businessman.(他過著間諜和商人兩重身份的生活。)
5 lead with 以某事物開始
- Let's lead with the most important issue during the meeting.(讓我們在會議上以最重要的議題開場。)
- The newspaper article leads with the headline about the economic crisis.(這篇報紙文章以經濟危機的標題開頭。)
- He decided to lead the presentation with a compelling story.(他決定以一個引人入勝的故事來開始演示。)
John followed his father's lead and became a lawyer.
約翰跟隨父親的腳步,成為了一名律師。
Numerous problems led up to Mandy's divorce.
數不清的問題導致曼蒂離婚。
Successful time management can lead you to complete tasks easily.
成功的時間管理能引領你輕鬆完成任務。
The teacher's words led the students to believe in themselves.
這名老師的話讓學生相信自己。
Kevin has been leading a dog's life since he was laid off two years ago.
自從兩年前被資遣,凱文就一直過著窮困潦倒的生活。
The home team took the lead from the beginning.
地主隊從一開始即取得領先。
Adolescents are easily led astray by bad companions.
青少年很容易被壞朋友帶壞。
Although my grandmother is 80 years old, she remains healthy and leads an active life.
雖然我的奶奶已經 80 歲了,但她仍然很健康,過著很忙碌 活躍的生活。
Many countries are working together to combat climate change.
多國正在共同努力對付氣候變遷。
I enjoy living in the countryside because the air here is fresh.
我喜歡住在鄉下,因為這裡空氣很新鮮。
Next week we are moving to a new apartment.
下星期我們就要搬到新公寓
Renee started to exercise three days ago.
芮妮 3 天前開始做運動。
Despite his dad’s warning, Paul went fishing alone.
儘管他爸爸提出警告,保羅還是獨自一個人釣魚去。
We’ve decided to change the plan.
我們已決定要改變計畫。
Richard aims to retire before he is fifty.
理查打算在 50 歲前退休。
In terms of music, I like jazz best.
就音樂而言,我最喜歡爵士樂。
The driver's carelessness led to the accident.
駕駛員的粗心導致這起意外。
Annie always goes over her notes before she gives a speech.
安妮在發表演說前總會仔細查看她的筆記。
I’m afraid to talk to that serious teacher.
我很怕跟那位嚴肅的老師說話。