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 thermal environment of the scramjet strut leading edge is rigorous.
  在超燃冲压发动机工作过程中，支板前缘的热环境非常恶劣。
• 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。
• 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。
• The stiffer this leading edge, the bigger the whip at the end of the body.
  这更硬的领先优势，在更大的鞭子末端的身体。
• 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。
• 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。
• MUHU is spearheading the building materials industry with its leading edge technology and creativity.
  MUHU正以其领先的技术与创新的精神，驰誉建材行业；
• The thermal environment of the wedge leading edge is rigorous in hypersonic flow.
  高超声速气流条件下，尖楔前缘的热环境非常恶劣。
• 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。
• 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。