front runner

US /ˈfrʌnt ˌrʌn.ər/
UK /ˈfrʌnt ˌrʌn.ər/
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領跑者, 熱門人選

the person, animal, or organization that is most likely to win a race or competition

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The candidate is currently the front runner in the polls.
該候選人目前是民意調查中的領跑者
Our team is the front runner for the championship this year.
我們隊是今年冠軍的領跑者