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独占鳌头
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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

独占鳌头 [dúzhànáotóu]
  1. 1. emerge as the winner

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

独占鳌头 [dúzhànáotóu]
  1. 1. [Chinese idiom] come out first; head the list of successful candidates; be the champion

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

独占鳌头 [dúzhànáotóu]
  1. 1. 封建时代，考中状元的人要站在皇宫前刻有浮雕巨鳌的石阶上迎接皇榜，所以把中状元称为"独占鳌头"。现泛指名列第一或居于首位。
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Examples

他是今年的高考状元，可谓独占鳌头！
He came in the first place in this year's college entrance exam. He really was the best. → 鳌头
作为主营医疗器械的公司， 他们在行业内部独占鳌头。
As a company majoring in medical equipment, they lead the industry. → 主营
to be {or} come top
独占鳌头 → top

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