pecking order
US /ˈpɛkɪŋ ˈɔːrdər/
UK /ˈpɛkɪŋ ˈɔːdə/
名词
等级制度, 地位等级
a hierarchy of status or authority in a group
示例:
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There's a clear pecking order in the office, with the CEO at the top.
办公室里有明确的等级制度，首席执行官位居榜首。
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Even among friends, there's often a subtle pecking order.
即使在朋友之间，也常常存在微妙的等级制度。