front-runner
n. 賽跑中跑在前頭的人; 競爭中的領先者
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.
總統選舉中的兩位領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——他從來都不是呼聲最高的候選人。
His message about moderation and the middle class captured the attention of the press, which anointed him front-runner.
他關於中庸和中產階級的觀點引起媒體的注意,使他成為獲勝的熱門人選。
China a front - runner in the bid for the 2008 Olympic Games.
中國取得2008年奧運舉辦權呼聲最高.
Apple Computer Inc.'s QuickTime is a front - runner , too.
蘋果公司的QuickTime也是該領域中一項領先的產品.
With 650 Nm, this car could be a front runner during the upcoming GT 1 season.
與650奈米, 這車可能是領跑在即將到來的GT1賽季.