英语词组lead off是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

词组

lead off

释义

Idiom

lead off

Theme: STARTING

to begin; to start (assuming that others will follow).

We were waiting for someone to start dancing. Finally, Bob and Jane led off.The hunter led off, and the dogs followed.The first baseman will lead off as the first batter in the baseball game.

Idiom

lead offlead off (something)

to begin something.

The shootings led off a month-long gang war in the city.He led off the fourth inning with a home run.I'd like to lead the evening off with a poem.

Phr V

lead off

leads, leading, led

lead off (sth) or lead (sth) off

to begin a discussion or meetingoften + with

She led off the discussion with a progress report.

sometimes + by + doing sth

I'd like to lead off by thanking Ted Williams for all his support.

lead-off

adjective (always before noun) American

The fire-department expert was the lead-off (= first) witness for the defence.

lead off sth

if a room leads off another room, you enter it from the other room

The apartment consists of a living room, a kitchen, and a bedroom with a bathroom leading off it.

phraselead off1. lead off • lead off sth to begin a discussion or event by saying or doing something: At the Blue Note Club, jazz pianist John Einweck leads off the evening at 8 p.m.+ with The latest issue of the newsletter leads off with a report on tax bills.■ SIMILAR TO: start off, kick off informal2. lead off BrE if one room, road, path etc leads off another, you can get to the first one directly from the second: The shop is on Southey Street, a narrow road leading off the High Street. A kitchen area with cooker and fridge leads off the living room.3. lead off • lead off sth AmE to be the first player to try to hit the ball in an inning (=period of play) in the game of basketball: Roberto Kelly led off the 10th inning with his second home run of the game.

lead off

1. To take the first action in a particular situation. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "lead" and "off." I'll lead off with my concerns about the project, if you want.

2. To escort someone somewhere. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "lead" and "off." Can you please lead this group of students off to the auditorium? A: "Where's Adam?" B: "He just led off the first tour group."

3. In baseball or softball, to bat first in a lineup. Justin usually leads off for us. Who is leading off this inning?

lead someone or something off

to guide someone or something away. The guide led the hikers off on the adventure of their lives. The dog owners led off their animals and they awaited the decision of the judges.

lead off (with someone or something)

[for a person, process, or performance] to begin with someone or something. The musical revue led off with a bassoon trio. Sharon, the singer, will lead off tonight.

lead off

to be the first one to go or leave. You lead off. I'll follow. Mary led off and the others followed closely behind.

lead off

Begin, start, go first. For example, We have a panel of three speakers, so will you lead off? [c. 1800]

lead off

1. To cause something to begin or start; inaugurate something: Do you want me to lead off the discussion with some comments? The secretary led the meeting off with some announcements.

2. To guide someone or something away: The counselor led the campers off to their bunks.

3. Baseball To be the first batter in an inning: The batter who led off in the first inning scored a home run.

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