lead (EN)
động từ, danh từ, tính từ, danh từ

động từ “lead”

lead; he leads; past led, part. led; ger. leading
  1. dẫn dắt
    The tour guide led the group through the museum, pointing out the most famous exhibits.
  2. chỉ đường
    She led her friends to the hidden beach she had discovered last summer.
  3. hướng tới
    The road leads straight to the beach.
  4. dẫn đến
    The investigation led to the discovery of new evidence.
  5. lãnh đạo
    She leads the team with confidence, ensuring every project is completed on time.
  6. thuyết phục
    Her inspiring speech led me to believe that the project is doable.
  7. dẫn đầu (trong nhóm hoặc hoạt động)
    In the race, Sarah led the group of runners, maintaining her position at the front from start to finish.
  8. dẫn đầu (trong cuộc thi)
    She led the marathon from start to finish.
  9. mở đầu (trong trò chơi bài hoặc domino)
    In our first round of bridge, Sarah led with the ace of spades.

danh từ “lead”

sg. lead, pl. leads or uncountable
  1. sự dẫn dắt
    In the dance competition, she took the lead, guiding her partner gracefully across the floor.
  2. vị trí dẫn đầu
    After the first lap, Sarah had the lead in the race.
  3. khoảng cách dẫn đầu
    With a lead of three laps, the cyclist felt confident she could win the race.
  4. người phụ trách
    Samantha was appointed as the marketing lead for the new campaign.
  5. nhân vật chính
    After months of auditions, Sarah was thrilled to finally land the lead in the upcoming Broadway musical.
  6. dây dẫn (động vật)
    Before heading to the park, Sarah attached the lead to her dog's collar.
  7. dây dẫn (điện)
    Before plugging in the lamp, she checked if the lead was intact and free of any cuts.
  8. cơ hội bán hàng
    After attending the trade show, Sarah gathered over fifty leads for her company's new product line.
  9. thông tin mở đường
    After interviewing the witnesses, the journalist found a promising lead that could reveal the identity of the mysterious figure seen at the crime scene.
  10. đoạn mở đầu (bài báo)
    The lead of the article grabbed my attention with its promise of uncovering the city's hidden history.
  11. tin tức nổi bật
    The lead in today's evening news was about the mayor's unexpected resignation.
  12. đoạn mở đầu (âm nhạc)
    In the choir's performance, the soprano's lead of the melody was soon echoed by the altos and tenors, creating a harmonious blend.
  13. bước ngoặt (ốc vít)
    The lead of this screw is 5 mm, meaning it moves forward 5 mm for every full turn it makes.
  14. góc chênh lệch (động cơ)
    In our compound engine, we adjusted the leads between the cranks to optimize performance.

tính từ “lead”

lead, non-gradable
  1. chính (trong nhóm hoặc loạt)
    She was the lead actress in the school play.

danh từ “lead”

sg. lead, pl. leads or uncountable
  1. chì
    The plumber used a piece of lead to seal the joint in the old pipes.
  2. trọng lượng đo độ sâu
    The sailor threw the lead overboard to measure how deep the water was beneath their ship.
  3. khoảng cách dòng
    Adjusting the lead will make the document easier to read by altering the spacing between the text lines.
  4. lõi chì (bút chì)
    I need to replace the lead in my mechanical pencil because it just broke.
  5. đạn (tiếng lóng)
    When the gangsters attacked, the police officer ended up full of lead.