pecking order
US /ˈpɛkɪŋ ˈɔːrdər/
UK /ˈpɛkɪŋ ˈɔːdə/
名詞
等級制度, 地位等級
a hierarchy of status or authority in a group
範例:
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There's a clear pecking order in the office, with the CEO at the top.
辦公室裡有明確的等級制度，首席執行官位居榜首。
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Even among friends, there's often a subtle pecking order.
即使在朋友之間，也常常存在微妙的等級制度。