lead·er·ship /ˈliːdəʃɪp/ n. 1. 领导;领导地位,领导权 That establishment lacks leadership and direction. 那个机构缺乏领导和指导。 under sb.'s able leadership 在某人干练的领导之下 a leadership position 领导职位 assume (surrender) leadership 执掌(放弃)领导权 2. 领导才能 There was no leadership in him. 他没有领导才能。 3. [总称]领导人员,领导层 The leadership of both parties and their wives were invited. 邀请了两党的领导人及其夫人。