执牛耳
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acknowledged leader

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    执牛耳 / 執牛耳

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    acknowledged leader

    To be the acknowledged leader (from the ancient custom of a prince holding the severed ears of a sacrificial bull at an alliance ceremony).

    他在这个学术领域执牛耳多年。

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