[] the state or position of being a leader领导；领导地位◆The company had its most successful period under the leadership of Michael C. Potter.这家公司在迈克 • C • 波特的领导下处于最成功的时期。◆They claim world leadership in the chip-making sector.他们声称在芯片制造部门处于世界领导地位。 [] the ability to be a leader; the qualities a good leader should have领导才能；领导应有的品质◆leadership qualities/skills领导素质／技巧◆The company needs strong leadership to get it through this difficult phase.他们公司需要强势的领导来帮助公司渡过这一困难阶段。◆Their problems may be due to a lack of leadership.他们的问题可能是因为缺乏领导才能。 [] a group of leaders of a particular organization, etc.领导班子；领导层◆The leadership of the union was accused of not listening to ordinary members.工会领导层被指控不听取普通会员的意见。transactional leadership transformational leadership