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

• If you like playing with leading edge technology.
  如果您喜欢使用领先的尖端技术。
• 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。
• The leading edge of the airplane's wing was damaged in the crash.
  机翼的前端边缘，在飞机撞击事故中，被损坏了。
• He is one of the best scientists at the leading edge of scientific research.
  他是顶尖科研界其中一位最好的科学家。
• 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。
• Northern California is still at the leading edge of computer technology.
  加利福尼亚州北部仍是电脑技术的前沿阵地。
• A seagull hit the right wing tip, leading edge flap sustained minor damage.
  右翼尖与一只海鸥相撞，前缘襟翼受到轻微损伤。
• 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。
• 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。