van

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any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

中文释义：先锋；前卫派

The gallery is known for showcasing works by the avant-garde van of contemporary art.

这家画廊以展示当代艺术前卫先锋的作品而闻名。

In the 1960s, the Beatles were in the van of musical innovation.

在20世纪60年代，披头士乐队处于音乐创新的前沿。