领导的英文是leader。leader作为名词，是可数名词，基本含义除了“领导”之外，还有“首领”、“最佳的人或物”、“处于领先地位的人”、“管弦乐队的首席小提琴手”、“佼佼者”等意思。
leader的基本含义及双语例句
leader作为名词，是可数名词，译为领导;领袖;首领;最佳的人(或物);(在赛跑、商业等活动中)处于领先地位的人(或物);(管弦乐队的)首席小提琴手。例句有：
1、He was not a natural leader .
他并非天生的领袖。
2、She was among the leaders of the race from the start.
比赛一开始她就与领先的几位选手并驾齐驱。
3、The leaders came in two minutes clear of the field...
优胜者较其他参赛者快两分钟。
4、The two leaders are battling for control of the government.
两位领导人正在争夺政府控制权。
5、A good second round brought him level with the tournament leader.
他第二轮发挥良好，与锦标赛领先选手得分持平。
6、She was among the leaders of the race from the start.
比赛一开始她就与领先的几位选手并驾齐驱。
7、It appears that the two leaders are holding secret talks.
看来两位领导人正在进行密谈。
8、She is widely regarded as the current leader's natural successor.
人们普遍认为她是现任领导的当然继任者。
9、He is recognized to be their natural leader.
人们都承认他是他们的当然领袖。
10、The opposition leader has intensified his attacks on the government.
反对派领袖加强了对政府的攻击。
