Idiom: Front-runner

The idiom “front-runner” refers to a contestant who is leading in a race or other competition, or to a person or team who is considered most likely to win. The expression comes from horse racing. Originally, a front-runner was a horse that ran best when leading the race. The term was later adopted metaphorically to describe a leading candidate in an election or anyone who appears most likely to succeed. A front-runner is not necessarily the eventual winner; the term simply describes the current leader or the person perceived as having the best chance of winning. Here is an example:“My best friend is the front-runner for class president. If she doesn’t win, it will be a shock!”

英语俗语：Front-runner 领先者

“front-runner”指的是在比赛或其他竞争中处于领先地位的参赛者，或被认为最有可能获胜的人或团队。这个表达起源于赛马。最初，“front-runner”指的是在比赛中处于领先位置且表现最佳的马匹。后来，这个词被引申用来形容在选举中领先的候选人，或者一切看起来最有可能获胜的人。需要注意的是，front-runner 并不一定就是最终的获胜者。这个词只是描述当前被认为获胜几率最大的人。例句：“My best friend is the front-runner for class president. If she doesn’t win, it will be a shock!”（我最好的朋友是班长选举的大热门。她要是没选上那真是爆冷了！)