front-runner
n. 赛跑中跑在前头的人; 竞争中的领先者
In a competition or contest, the front-runner is the person who seems most likely to win it.
Neither of the front-runners in the presidential election is a mainstream politician.
总统选举中的两位领先者都不是主流政治家。
1. a competitor thought likely to win
His appoint-ment is a complete surprise — he has never been mentioned as a front runner.
他的任命完全出人意料——他从来都不是呼声最高的候选人。
His message about moderation and the middle class captured the attention of the press, which anointed him front-runner.
他关于中庸和中产阶级的观点引起媒体的注意,使他成为获胜的热门人选。
China a front - runner in the bid for the 2008 Olympic Games.
中国取得2008年奥运举办权呼声最高.
Apple Computer Inc.'s QuickTime is a front - runner , too.
苹果公司的QuickTime也是该领域中一项领先的产品.
With 650 Nm, this car could be a front runner during the upcoming GT 1 season.
与650纳米, 这车可能是领跑在即将到来的GT1赛季.