名列前茅的英文：
[Literal Meaning]
name/list/front/straw, a sign used in the army in march.
to be on the top of the list

[解释]
名次列在前面。

[Explanation]
to be among the best of the candidates

[例子]
尽管他每次考试都名列前茅，但在最重要的高考中却失利，只考上了一所普通大学。

[Example]
Although he was a head of all others in every test, he failed in the most important exam for college entrance and went to an ordinary college.

[英文等价词]
to be a head of all others
come out top

He is at the head of the class.
他在班上名列前茅。

His mark in math is second to none in the class.
他的数学分数在班上是名列前茅的。

Since she placed, she was regarded as the excellent girl.
由于她名列前茅，她被认为是优秀的女孩。

The phenomenal growth that has enabled Matsushita to rank so highly
松下公司非凡的发展速度，使它名列前茅。

China is among the leading countries in respect of the development of the Internet and its public access.
中国因特网的发展和普及，在世界上名列前茅。

If you'll believe me, he went through with flying colors on examination day!
信不信由你，考试那天他居然名列前茅！

Tracks the performance of leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide
追踪在世界可持续发展排名中名列前茅的公司的业绩

The passing of the competitive examinations was the prerequisite to an illustrious career in officialdom.
在封建时代的中国，在竞争激烈的考试中名列前茅，是日后官运亨通的必要条件。

In contrast to the boys hands topping the charts, herbert wanted them to be a sophisticated group
与排行榜上名列前茅的男孩子乐队相比，赫伯特希望“辣妹”是一个成熟的演唱组。