pacesetter
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/ˈpeɪssetər/
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/ˈpeɪssetə(r)/
a person or animal that starts a race quickly to set the speed for others.
The pacesetter started strong, leading the pack from the beginning.
领跑者起跑时很强势,从一开始就领先
a person or team that is leading a sports competition.
The team has been the pacesetter all season, dominating every match.
这个团队在整个赛季都是领跑者,主导了每一场比赛。