rank and file
US /ˈræŋk ənd ˈfaɪl/
UK /ˈræŋk ənd ˈfaɪl/
名詞
普通成員, 基層
the ordinary members of an organization (such as a political party or trade union) as opposed to its leaders
範例:
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The decision was made by the party leaders, not the rank and file.
這個決定是由黨的領導人做出的，而不是由普通黨員做出的。
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The union's rank and file voted against the proposed contract.
工會的普通會員投票反對擬議的合同。