rank and file
US /ˈræŋk ənd ˈfaɪl/
UK /ˈræŋk ənd ˈfaɪl/
名词
普通成员, 基层
the ordinary members of an organization (such as a political party or trade union) as opposed to its leaders
示例:
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The decision was made by the party leaders, not the rank and file.
这个决定是由党的领导人做出的，而不是由普通党员做出的。
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The union's rank and file voted against the proposed contract.
工会的普通会员投票反对拟议的合同。