bury the lead

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

動詞

慣用表現

(idiomatic) (news writing style) To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts. See lead paragraph.

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The editor warned the reporter not to bury the lead by opening the article with minor background details instead of the crucial summit outcome.

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意味（1）

(idiomatic) (news writing style) To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts. See lead paragraph.

1977, Don't bury the lead. This is similar to backing into the lead, except that the major element has been buried several paragraphs down

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buries the lead （ present singular third-person ）

burying the lead （ participle present ）

buried the lead （ participle past ）

buried the lead （ past ）