[] 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 • 波特的领导下处於最成功的时期。◆They claim world leadership in the chip-making sector. 他们声称在芯片制造部门处於世界领导地位。
[] 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。