thought leader

基本解釋

Speak at conferences; write articles in your industry's trade press; find creative ways to become known as a thought leader in your sector.
大會上演說；在行業(yè)報(bào)刊中寫文章；找到有創(chuàng)造力的方法成為行業(yè)的思想領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者。
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As the pioneer of integrated brand strategy and creative design solutions, DDG is recognized as the thought leader in Greater China-based branding.
DDG被推崇為大中華品牌界的思想先驅(qū)，首創(chuàng)品牌策略與創(chuàng)意設(shè)計(jì)的結(jié)合方案。
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The first time I heard the term "thought leader", I thought, "Now there's a cool concept: someone who is able to assert influence and change outcomes through the sheer force and power of her ideas."
第一次聽到“思想領(lǐng)袖”這個(gè)詞時(shí)，我想，這個(gè)概念很棒：有人可以單憑想法的力量就可以施加影響，改變事情的結(jié)果。

John Boehner, the minority leader in the House of Representatives, called it "thought crimes" legislation and "radical social policy."
And Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he thought a deal could be reached.
Some of them are believed to have moved to the provincial capital Quetta, where Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar and his top deputies are thought to have lived since fleeing Afghanistan.

And, they never ever acknowledge a small exploration company as a thought leader in exploration.
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an expert on a particular subject whose ideas and opinions influence other people, especially in business