"two steps ahead" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 领先两步
• 早一步

Definition

指比他人更早准备或更有前瞻性，尤其是在计划或预见未来时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

以口语为主，常用于赞扬某人有先见之明。与“保持”、“始终”、“总是”等动词搭配，用来表达比别人提前思考或行动。

Examples

She is always two steps ahead in her work.

她在工作中总是**领先两步**。

If you want to win, stay two steps ahead of your opponent.

如果你想赢，就要始终**领先两步**你的对手。

Our plan will put us two steps ahead of the competition.

我们的计划会让我们**领先两步**竞争对手。

I try to think two steps ahead so nothing surprises me.

我总是尽量**早一步**思考，这样就不会被惊到。

You have to be two steps ahead if you want to succeed in this business.

如果你想在这个行业成功，就必须**领先两步**。

No matter what I do, my little brother is always two steps ahead of me.

无论我做什么，我弟弟总是**早一步**。