the events that led up to her death导致她死亡的一系列事件

the weeks leading up to Christmas圣诞节前的几个星期

They had a series of arguments, leading up to a decision to separate.他们经过连番争吵后决定分居。

What are you leading up to?你拐弯抹角究竟想要说什么？

What's all this leading up to?说了这么多, 到底想说什么？

He led up carefully to his proposal.他小心翼翼地为他的建议做铺垫。

Since you came in you've been leading up to this question.自打你进来, 你就在为提这个问题做准备。

This road leads up to the castle.这条路一直通向城堡。

This staircase leads up to the roof.这个楼梯通往房顶。