“保持领先地位”常见的英文表达有：
maintain a leading position
例如：The company has been striving to maintain a leading position in the market through continuous innovation.（该公司一直致力于通过不断创新来保持市场上的领先地位。）
stay ahead of the competition 或 keep ahead of the competition
例如：To stay ahead of the competition, we need to offer better products and services.（为了在竞争中保持领先地位，我们需要提供更优质的产品和服务。）
hold the lead
例如：Our team held the lead throughout the game.（我们队在整个比赛中一直保持领先地位 。）