leading

adj

Providing guidance or direction. / Ranking first. / Occurring in advance; preceding.

He is a leading expert in the field of technology.

意味（1）

Providing guidance or direction.

Avoid leading questions if you really want the truth.

意味（2）

Ranking first.

He is a leading supplier of plumbing supplies in the county.

意味（3）

Occurring in advance; preceding.

The stock market can be a leading economic indicator.