1. to guide or show the way by going in front
引導；帶領；領路
The tour guide is leading the group through the museum.
導遊正帶領著團隊參觀博物館。
She led the horse back to the stable.
她把馬牽回了馬廄。
Leading Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
leading
verb
快速理解
What does "Leading" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Leading"?
「leading」作為動詞，核心概念是引導、帶領或處於領先位置。
- 1
引導方向
EN: to guide or show the way
翻譯: 引導方向或帶路。
- 2
領導或率領
EN: to be in charge or command of a group
翻譯: 領導一個團隊、組織或活動。
- 3
處於領先地位
EN: to be ahead or in first place
翻譯: 在比賽、排名或發展中處於領先位置。
- 4
導致某種結果
EN: to cause or result in something
翻譯: 引導至或導致某種情況或結果。
小提醒：注意「leading」作動詞時，發音重音在第一音節 /ˈliːdɪŋ/，與作形容詞時相同，但意思和用法不同。動詞強調「帶領」的動作或狀態，而形容詞常指「主要的」或「領先的」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Leading" in English）
How to pronounce "Leading" in English?"Leading" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Leading" from YouTube Videos
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“But the man leading the UN's aid agency in Gaza told us a Palestinian state was possible only if there was a ceasefire.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Leading"?How does "Leading" change by context?
2. to be in charge or command of a group, organization, or activity
領導；率領；主管
He leads a team of twenty engineers.
他領導一個由二十名工程師組成的團隊。
She was chosen to lead the investigation.
她被選中來主導這項調查。
3. to be winning or ahead in a competition or race
領先；處於領先地位
Our team is leading by ten points.
我們的隊伍領先十分。
The red car has been leading the race since the first lap.
那輛紅色的車從第一圈開始就一直領先比賽。
4. to cause or influence someone to do or think something
導致；致使；影響
His research led him to a surprising conclusion.
他的研究讓他得出了一個驚人的結論。
What led you to believe I was angry?
是什麼讓你認為我在生氣？
5. to live a particular kind of life
過（某種生活）
She leads a very active life.
她過著非常活躍的生活。
He leads a quiet life in the countryside.
他在鄉下過著平靜的生活。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Leading"?How to make natural sentences with "Leading"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| lead + noun (person/group) | 帶領（某人/團體） | She is leading the team to victory. (她正帶領團隊邁向勝利。) |
| lead + noun (place) | 引導（至某地） | This path leads to the old temple. (這條小徑通往那座古廟。) |
| lead + to + noun | 導致（某結果） | His carelessness led to a serious accident. (他的粗心導致了一場嚴重的事故。) |
| lead + someone + to + verb | 促使某人做某事 | The evidence led the detective to suspect the butler. (證據促使偵探懷疑那位管家。) |
| lead + someone + in + noun/gerund | 帶領某人進行（某活動） | The conductor will lead the orchestra in the final rehearsal. (指揮將帶領管弦樂團進行最後的排練。) |
| lead + the way | 帶路；領先 | Please lead the way, as I don't know the route. (請你帶路，因為我不認識路線。) |
| lead + by + noun (example, etc.) | 以（榜樣等）領導 | A good manager leads by example. (一位優秀的經理會以身作則。) |
| be led + to + believe/think/etc. | 被引導去相信/認為等 | We were led to believe the project was on schedule. (我們被引導去相信專案進度正常。) |
用法說明
How is "Leading" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Leading"?
leading to do vs leading to doing
- leading to do 通常用於描述一個具體、一次性的行動或決定，強調「引導某人去做某件特定的事」。
- leading to doing 則更常描述一個持續的狀態、習慣或過程，強調「引導至某種持續進行的行為或狀況」。
- 在表示「導致某個結果」時，leading to + 名詞 是最常見的結構，例如
leading to success。 - 當
lead用於被動語態時，後面通常接to do，例如He was led to believe...。 EN: Her advice led me to reconsider my career path. 翻譯: 她的建議引導我重新考慮我的職業道路。
EN:Poor communication is leading to making the same mistakes repeatedly.
翻譯:溝通不良正導致我們一再犯同樣的錯誤。
總結建議
在大多數表示「導致」的情況下，使用 leading to + 名詞；若要強調引導某人採取特定行動，則用 leading someone to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Leading" and similar words?How to choose "Leading" vs alternatives?
leading vs guide
「leading」強調走在前面引領方向或擔任領導角色；「guide」則側重於陪伴、指示或提供資訊以協助他人到達目的地或理解事物。
leading vs direct
「leading」著重於以身作則或走在前面帶領；「direct」強調給予明確指令、管理或控制過程。
leading vs head
「leading」強調引領的動作或過程；「head」作為動詞時，通常指擔任一個組織或團體的負責人。
口語用法
How is "Leading" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Leading"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，常用來表示「引導出某個結論」或「導致某種說法」。 EN: He kept asking questions, leading me to say more than I intended. 翻譯: 他不停地問問題，引導我說出了比原本打算更多的內容。
EN:The evidence is leading many to believe the initial report was inaccurate.
翻譯:這些證據正引導許多人相信最初的報告是不準確的。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與「up to」或「into」等詞連用，強調過程或結果的漸進性與影響力。 EN: All those small decisions are leading up to a major change. 翻譯: 所有那些微小的決定，正逐漸導向一個重大的改變。
EN:Her speech was so powerful, it's leading people into action.
翻譯:她的演講極具感染力，正引領人們採取行動。
停頓填充
在思考如何表達時，可能用「which is leading...」或「that leads to...」作為連接，使對話更流暢。 EN: We've seen a shift in market trends... which is leading us to reconsider our strategy. 翻譯: 我們已經看到市場趨勢的轉變…這正引導我們重新考慮策略。
EN:There's a lack of communication, and that's leading to a lot of misunderstandings in the team.
翻譯:缺乏溝通，而這正導致團隊中產生許多誤會。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用過於口語化的停頓填充結構（如「and that's leading to...」）。建議使用更簡潔、直接的表述，例如「resulting in」或「which results in」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Leading"?What fixed phrases with "Leading" should I remember?
leading to
lead to something
導致、引起
leading the way
lead the way
帶路、領先、開創先河
leading on
lead someone on
誤導、哄騙（尤指感情方面）
leading up to
lead up to something
在…之前的一段時間；為…做鋪墊
leading astray
lead someone astray
把…引入歧途、帶壞
leading by example
lead by example
以身作則
leading the charge
lead the charge
帶頭衝鋒、率先倡導
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Leading"?Which "Leading" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is leading to the team.
✓He is leading the team.
作為及物動詞時，'leading' 後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞 'to'。'lead to' 是另一個片語，意思是「導致」，後面接結果。
×She is leading us go to the park.
✓She is leading us to the park.
'Lead' 表示「帶領」時，結構是 'lead + someone + to + place'，而不是 'lead someone go to'。
×He is leading in the race.
✓He is leading the race.
表示「在（比賽、調查等）中領先」時，'lead' 是及物動詞，直接接比賽或活動名稱，不需要介系詞 'in'。
×The road is leading the city.
✓The road leads to the city.
描述道路、路徑「通往」某地時，必須使用 'lead to + place'。單獨使用 'lead' 無法表達此意。
×She is leading a discussion about climate change.
✓She is leading a discussion on climate change.
雖然 'about' 和 'on' 都可以表示「關於」，但在 'lead a discussion/debate/meeting' 這類正式或組織性的場合中，更常使用 'on' 來引進主題。'about' 較為口語。
×The evidence is leading that he is guilty.
✓The evidence leads to the conclusion that he is guilty.
'Lead' 不能直接接 'that' 子句。必須使用 'lead to + noun/noun phrase' 或 'lead someone to believe/think/conclude that...' 的結構。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Leading"?What are tense/participle forms of "Leading"?
leads(3rd_singular)leading(present_participle)led(past)led(past_participle)