leading off
US /ˈliːdɪŋ ɔf/
UK /ˈliːdɪŋ ɒf/
片語動詞
1.
開始, 開場
to start or begin an event, activity, or discussion
範例:
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The conference will be leading off with a keynote speech from the CEO.
會議將以首席執行官的主題演講開場。
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He decided to lead off the meeting with a joke to lighten the mood.
他決定用一個笑話開場，以活躍氣氛。
2.
擔任首棒, 開球
to be the first batter in a baseball game or inning
範例:
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The star player will be leading off for the team in today's game.
明星球員將在今天的比賽中擔任首棒。
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It's always exciting to see who will be leading off in the bottom of the ninth.
看到誰將在第九局下半擔任首棒總是令人興奮。