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单词 spearhead
释义

spearhead

/ˈspɪəhɛd /
noun
1The point of a spear.Soon it was literally raining spearheads on the assassin....
  • On both ends, two spearheads locked themselves into position.
  • Now, several dozen spearheads were poked into their faces and ready to skewer the two if need be.

Synonyms

spear tip, spear point
2An individual or group chosen to lead an attack or movement: she became the spearhead of a health education programme...
  • They are soon to be attacked by a spearhead of warriors from enemy tribes and she is swimming for reinforcements.
  • The current spearhead of musical extremism can be found in the metal scene..
  • The spearhead of opposition was the Board of Transportation.

Synonyms

leader(s), driving force;
forefront, avant-garde, front runner(s), front line, vanguard, van, cutting edge
verb [with object]
Lead (an attack or movement): he’s spearheading a campaign to reduce the number of accidents at work...
  • Helen Clark has spearheaded the anti-smoking movement since the 1980s.
  • The World Health Organization is spearheading a movement to include GI ratings on food labels.
  • Pam Traylor of the Clay Historical Committee is spearheading the movement.

Synonyms

lead, head, front, be the driving force behind;
be in the forefront of, be in the front line of, lead the way in/for, be in the van of, be in the vanguard of
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