leading edge

英 [ˌliːdɪŋ ˈedʒ]

美 [ˌliːdɪŋ ˈedʒ]

n.  (某活动领域的)最重要位置，领先地位; (尤指技术上的)前沿，尖端; 前缘; (尤指飞机的)机翼前缘

计算机化学

牛津词典

noun

• （某活动领域的）最重要位置，领先地位；（尤指技术上的）前沿，尖端
  the most important and advanced position in an area of activity, especially technology
  1. at the leading edge of scientific research
     在科学研究的前沿
• 前缘；（尤指飞机的）机翼前缘
  the front or forward edge of sth, especially an aircraft

柯林斯词典

• N-SING 尖端领域；高新领域；最前沿
  The leading edge ofa particular area of research or development is the area of it that seems most advanced or sophisticated.
  1. I think Israel tends to be at the leading edge of technological development.
     我认为以色列在技术发展领域往往处于最前沿。

英英释义

noun

• forward edge of an airfoil

双语例句

• The best position of plasma aerodynamic actuation is right at the leading edge of the flow separation origin line.
  等离子体气动激励的最佳位置在流动分离起始点的前缘；
• We all feel a sense of gratitude at being a part of this leading edge educational institution.
  身为这样一所前沿学校的教职员工，我们都感到无比地激动和骄傲。
• Interesting values may be expected from the trailing edge, the profile centre and the leading edge.
  从后缘，叶型中心和前缘可预料得到有价值的数据。
• All the characteristics that should have made India leading edge have turned out to be a drag.
  所有那些本该使印度处于最前沿的特点结果都变成了拖累。
• Thursday, the leading edge of an 80-kilometer long slick of benzene reached Harbin's municipal water inlets.
  星期四，长达80公里的被化学物质苯污染的水流开始进入哈尔滨市供水系统的取水河段。
• In fact, China is playing a longer and a different game. Unlike most of its competitors it is relying on moving up the value added curve, developing innovative technology and leading edge research for its competitive edge.
  实际上，中国有着更为长远和截然不同的谋划。与大多数竞争对手不同，中国目前依赖于提升自身在价值链上的位置、发展创新科技，以及领导前沿研究以获得竞争优势。
• Leading edge and trailing edge means the function of the dimmer.
  飞机螺旋桨的前边缘和机翼后边缘是最能够反应调光器的功能的。
• They are also used in many other leading edge technologies such as optical sighting systems and laser range finding.
  他们还用在其他许多领先技术，如光学瞄准系统和激光测距。
• We can't find the leading edge because it's trampled underfoot.
  无法发现前沿是因为被践踏得碍手碍脚。
• Leg protection needs more work by the designers and was poor at all bumper and bonnet leading edge sites.
  腿部保护仍需改善，尤其在发动机罩的前缘和保险杠这两个部位。