leading off
US /ˈliːdɪŋ ɔf/
UK /ˈliːdɪŋ ɒf/
短语动词
1.
开始, 开场
to start or begin an event, activity, or discussion
示例:
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The conference will be leading off with a keynote speech from the CEO.
会议将以首席执行官的主题演讲开场。
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He decided to lead off the meeting with a joke to lighten the mood.
他决定用一个笑话开场，以活跃气氛。
2.
担任首棒, 开球
to be the first batter in a baseball game or inning
示例:
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The star player will be leading off for the team in today's game.
明星球员将在今天的比赛中担任首棒。
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It's always exciting to see who will be leading off in the bottom of the ninth.
看到谁将在第九局下半担任首棒总是令人兴奋。