take the leading role; shoulder major responsibility
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to take the leading role; to play the main part
neutralUsed in performing arts (film, theater) and sports to denote the principal actor, director, or key player.
Zhè这
bù部
yǐng影
piàn片
yóu由
zhù著
míng名
yǎn演
yuán员
dān担
gāng纲
。
This film is headlined by a famous actor.
Zhè这
chǎng场
huà话
jù剧
jiāng将
yóu由
xīn新
rén人
dān担
gāng纲
nǚ女
zhǔ主
jué角
。
A newcomer will take the leading female role in this stage play.
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Tā他
zài在
guó国
jiā家
duì队
zhōng中
yī一
zhí直
dān担
gāng纲
zhǔ主
lì力
qián前
fēng锋
。
He has consistently been the main striker for the national team.
verb
to shoulder the major responsibility; to take charge
neutralA figurative extension used in professional or project contexts for being in charge of key tasks.
Fāng方
àn案
shè设
jì计
yóu由
xiǎng享
yǒu有
shèng盛
yù誉
de的
jiàn建
zhù筑
shī师
dān担
gāng纲
。
The design of the project will be spearheaded by a prestigious architect.
Zhè这
ge个
kē科
yán研
xiàng项
mù目
yóu由
Zhāng张
jiào教
shòu授
qīn亲
zì自
dān担
gāng纲
。
Professor Zhang is personally leading this research project.
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Gōng公
sī司
zhuǎn转
xíng型
jì计
huà划
xū需
yào要
yī一
wèi位
jīng经
yàn验
fēng丰
fù富
de的
jīng经
lǐ理
dān担
gāng纲
。
The company's transformation plan needs an experienced manager to take charge.