pacesetter

US /ˈpeɪsˌset.ər/
UK /ˈpeɪsˌset.ər/
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1.

领跑者, 先行者, 开拓者

a person, organization, or country that is the most progressive or successful and serves as a model or leader for others.

:
The company is a pacesetter in sustainable technology.
该公司是可持续技术领域的领跑者
She was a pacesetter in the field of medical research.
她是医学研究领域的先行者
2.

领跑员, 配速员

a runner who sets the pace in a race, especially to help another runner achieve a fast time.

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The marathon runner relied on the pacesetter to maintain a consistent speed.
马拉松选手依靠领跑员来保持稳定的速度。
The pacesetter dropped out after the first 10 kilometers.
领跑员在跑完前10公里后退出了比赛。