leading light
noun /ˌliːdɪŋ ˈlaɪt/
/ˌliːdɪŋ ˈlaɪt/
- an important, active or respected person in a particular area of activity
(某活动范围内)重要的活跃人物,受敬重的人物 - She's one of the leading lights in the opera world.
她是歌剧界的一位大腕。
- She's one of the leading lights in the opera world.