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单词 follow-the-leader
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Definition of follow-the-leader in English:

follow-the-leader

(also follow-my-leader)
noun
  • 1A children's game in which the participants must copy the actions and words of a person who has been chosen as leader.

    学样(参加者模仿领头人动作和话语的儿童游戏)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Joyuko complained, last again in the follow-the-leader game.
    • You would have thought I would have learned, but one day after my kiddie afternoon nap, he actually suggested playing a game - follow-my-leader.
    • They are sociable and playful, and like to chase, play follow-my-leader and bodysurf.
    1. 1.1 The copying of the actions of others, often without consideration of their suitability for oneself.
      盲目学样,盲目跟风
      consumers play follow-the-leader when it comes to buying fashion

      每逢购买时装,消费者就盲目跟风。

      as adjective a follow-the-leader effect in the investments market
      Example sentencesExamples
      • It is curious that the SEC allows high-profile investors to keep smaller holdings confidential, but leaves scope for follow-the-leader manipulation of the share price.
      • Rather than play follow-my-leader, far better to do your own research and make a name for yourself.
      • And the domestics seem to play a politically correct game of follow-the-leader and wonder why they continue to lose market share.
      • In some ways market forces generate follow-the-leader type adaptations that also work towards like units.
      • The best collective ideas come out of diverse contributions, but some groups might have individuals so strong that others play follow-the-leader instead of thinking for themselves.
      • Senior management wants to make sure that the return on investment is appropriate and they aren't just playing follow-the-leader.
      • The carmaker has been known over much of the last decade for its timidly designed, mainstream sedans and compacts - real follow-the-leader stuff.
      • True, the company may be playing follow-the-leader today.
      • In this country, people have the follow-the-leader mentality.
      • There is a sheep-like tendency among ornithologists to play follow-the-leader with regard to the terminology in this field, and I am as guilty as anyone.
      • ‘There's a lot of follow-the-leader type mentality with national companies,’ said the executive director.
      • The Japanese Prime Minister found himself largely relegated to playing follow-the-leader.
      • But it's not always wise to play follow-the-leader.
      • The follow-the-leader approach favoured the Congress when it was Number One.

Definition of follow-the-leader in US English:

follow-the-leader

nounˈfɑloʊ ði
  • 1A children's game in which the participants copy the actions and words of a person who has been chosen as leader.

    学样(参加者模仿领头人动作和话语的儿童游戏)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They are sociable and playful, and like to chase, play follow-my-leader and bodysurf.
    • You would have thought I would have learned, but one day after my kiddie afternoon nap, he actually suggested playing a game - follow-my-leader.
    • Joyuko complained, last again in the follow-the-leader game.
    1. 1.1 The copying of the actions of others, often without consideration of their suitability for oneself.
      盲目学样,盲目跟风
      consumers play follow-the-leader when it comes to buying fashion

      每逢购买时装,消费者就盲目跟风。

      as adjective a follow-the-leader effect in the investments market
      Example sentencesExamples
      • In this country, people have the follow-the-leader mentality.
      • In some ways market forces generate follow-the-leader type adaptations that also work towards like units.
      • True, the company may be playing follow-the-leader today.
      • ‘There's a lot of follow-the-leader type mentality with national companies,’ said the executive director.
      • But it's not always wise to play follow-the-leader.
      • The carmaker has been known over much of the last decade for its timidly designed, mainstream sedans and compacts - real follow-the-leader stuff.
      • The follow-the-leader approach favoured the Congress when it was Number One.
      • The Japanese Prime Minister found himself largely relegated to playing follow-the-leader.
      • There is a sheep-like tendency among ornithologists to play follow-the-leader with regard to the terminology in this field, and I am as guilty as anyone.
      • It is curious that the SEC allows high-profile investors to keep smaller holdings confidential, but leaves scope for follow-the-leader manipulation of the share price.
      • Rather than play follow-my-leader, far better to do your own research and make a name for yourself.
      • And the domestics seem to play a politically correct game of follow-the-leader and wonder why they continue to lose market share.
      • The best collective ideas come out of diverse contributions, but some groups might have individuals so strong that others play follow-the-leader instead of thinking for themselves.
      • Senior management wants to make sure that the return on investment is appropriate and they aren't just playing follow-the-leader.
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