“在首席地位”可以翻译为“in a position of preeminence” 或者 “hold a preeminent position” 。
“preeminence”意思是“卓越;杰出;首要地位” ,上述表达能够准确传达出处于首席、领先或最重要地位的含义。例如:
This company has been in a position of preeminence in the industry for years.(这家公司多年来一直在这个行业中处于首席地位。)
She holds a preeminent position in the field of art.(她在艺术领域处于首席地位 。)