leadとは　意味・定義・例文

Noun 名詞

1. a soft, dark grey, heavy, poisonous metal used especially in the past for making water pipes or covering roofs

鉛

lead poisoning

2. the thin grey or black part in the middle of a pencil that makes a mark on paper when you write

芯

My pencil is out of lead.

lead²

Noun 名詞

1. a long thin piece of leather or chain that you use to control a dog

リード

A slip lead is great for training your dog.

2. the act of leading or conducting

案内

3. the first place in something

リード, 優位, 優勢, 先頭

Verb 動詞

1. used for describing where a road, path, or river goes; extend

通じる

That road leads to the airport.

2. show someone the way by going in front of or with the person; guide or direct

～を案内する

She led the old woman to (the) city hall.

3. be winning at a particular time in a race or competition; be in the lead

リードする, 先頭に立つ｜～をリードする, ～の先頭に立つ

The opponents lead by three points.

4. (cause to) be in a certain state; have as a result

なる, 引き起こす｜～になる, ～を引き起こす

Poverty led him into stealing.

5. live a particular kind of life; spend

～を送る, ～を過ごす

He is leading an easy life in the country.