hierarchy
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/ˈhaɪərɑːrki/
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/ˈhaɪərɑːki/
A system where people or things are ranked from highest to lowest.
In the company hierarchy, managers are above regular employees.
在公司层级结构中,经理位于普通员工之上。
The group of people who control a large organization.
The school hierarchy decided to change the rules.
学校管理层决定更改规则。
A ranking of ideas or beliefs by importance.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs lists basic needs first.
马斯洛的需求层次理论将基本需求列在首位。