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1. 领导；领导者的地位[U][（+of）]
   The vice-president took over the leadership of the country.

   副总统接掌了国家领导权。

2. 领导才能，统御力[U]
   She lacks leadership.

   她缺乏领导才能。

3. （总称）领导人员，领导阶层[C][G]
   The leadership of the movement is/are in agreement on this issue.

   运动的领导层对这个问题的看法是一致的。