set the pace

US /set ðə peɪs/
UK /set ðə peɪs/
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设定节奏, 引领

to establish the speed or rate at which something happens or is done

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The lead runner set the pace for the entire marathon.
领跑者为整个马拉松设定了节奏
Our company aims to set the pace in innovation within the industry.
我们公司旨在引领行业创新。