to lead up to
[phrase form: lead]
01
导致, 引向
to come before and play a part in causing a particular result or event
例子
The negotiations led up to the signing of the historic peace treaty.
谈判导致了历史性和平条约的签署。
The years of training and experience have led up to her success in the competition.
多年的训练和经验导致了她在比赛中的成功。
02
导致, 在...之前发生
to happen before a specific event or situation
例子
The years leading up to the war were marked by tension and conflict.
战争爆发前的几年充满了紧张和冲突。
The days leading up to the exam were filled with stress and anxiety.
考试临近的日子充满了压力和焦虑。
03
逐渐引入话题, 为话题做准备
to gently introduce a specific topic into a conversation over a period of time
例子
With cautious words, she led up to the awkward topic of the failed project during the team meeting.
她谨慎地引导团队会议中讨论失败项目的尴尬话题。
The counselor skillfully led up to discussing the challenging family situation with the concerned teenager.
顾问巧妙地引导了与关心此事的青少年讨论具有挑战性的家庭情况。
