这个短语的意思是“导致; 把…带到; 领到; （道路） 通向”这一系列意思:。

看几个例子吧：1The new system may be more economic but will lead to a decline in programme quality.新系统可能更合算，但是会降低程序质量。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》2A lack of prudence may lead to financial problems. 不够谨慎可能会导致财政上出现问题。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》3This can lead to bodily weakness and muscle wastage. 这样可能会导致身体虚弱和肌肉萎缩。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》4I'm bound to say that it seems to me this is certain to lead to violence. 我不得不说，在我看来这肯定会引发暴力事件。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》5Politicians say it could lead to a dissolution of parliament. 政客们说这可能会导致议会解散。