thought leader

基本解释

Speak at conferences; write articles in your industry's trade press; find creative ways to become known as a thought leader in your sector.
大会上演说；在行业报刊中写文章；找到有创造力的方法成为行业的思想领导者。
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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被推崇为大中华品牌界的思想先驱，首创品牌策略与创意设计的结合方案。
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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."
第一次听到“思想领袖”这个词时，我想，这个概念很棒：有人可以单凭想法的力量就可以施加影响，改变事情的结果。

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