lead off

US /liːd ɔːf/
UK /liːd ɔːf/
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1.

开始, 开场

to start or begin something, especially a meeting, discussion, or event

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The CEO will lead off the conference with a keynote speech.
首席执行官将以主题演讲拉开会议的序幕。
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Who wants to lead off the discussion?
谁想开始讨论？
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2.

打头阵, 担任首棒

to be the first batter in a baseball game or inning

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He's a great hitter, so he'll often lead off for the team.
他是一名出色的击球手，所以他经常为球队打头阵。
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The manager decided to have a new player lead off the game.
经理决定让一名新球员打头阵。
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