"front runner" in Chinese (Simplified)
领跑者大热门
Definition
“Front runner” 指的是在比赛、竞赛或选举中最有可能获胜的人或事，因为他们目前领先或被看好成功。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于体育、政治、商业和比赛中，既可指个人也可指团队。和“favorite”类似，语气中性或略正式。不要和“forerunner”（先驱）混淆。
Examples
She is the front runner in the race.
她是比赛的**领跑者**。
The new product is the front runner in sales this year.
今年新产品成了销售的**大热门**。
John is the front runner for class president.
John 是班长竞选的**热门人选**。
She started as the front runner, but the competition caught up quickly.
她一开始是**领跑者**，但很快被对手赶上了。
Who’s the front runner for mayor in this city?
这座城市的市长**热门人选**是谁？
At the halfway point, their team was the clear front runner.
到中途时，他们队已经是明显的**领跑者**。