leading edge
noun /ˌliːdɪŋ ˈedʒ/
  /ˌliːdɪŋ ˈedʒ/
- [singular] the most important and advanced position in an area of activity, especially technology(某活动领域的)最重要位置,领先地位;(尤指技术上的)前沿,尖端 - at the leading edge of scientific research在科学研究的前沿 
- The company has had the leading edge in electronics for ten years.该公司十年来一直处于电子行业的领先地位。 
 
- at the leading edge of scientific research
- enlarge image[countable] (specialist) the front or forward edge of something moving, especially an aircraft wing前缘;(尤指飞机的)机翼前缘 


