echelon
US /ˈeʃ.ə.lɑːn/
UK /ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn/
名詞
1.
階層, 等級, 級別
a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society
範例:
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He quickly rose through the various echelons of the company.
他很快就升到了公司的各個階層。
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Only those in the upper echelons of society can afford such luxuries.
只有社會上層的精英才能負擔得起這種奢侈品。
2.
梯隊, 階梯式編隊
a formation of troops, ships, or aircraft in which units are arranged in a step-like manner, with each unit slightly to the side and behind the one in front
範例:
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The fighter jets flew in a perfect echelon formation.
戰鬥機以完美的梯隊編隊飛行。
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The ships moved in a staggered echelon to cover more area.
船隻以交錯的梯隊前進，以覆蓋更大的區域。
動詞
梯次配置, 排成梯隊
to arrange in an echelon formation
範例:
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The commander decided to echelon the troops for better defensive coverage.
指揮官決定將部隊梯次配置，以獲得更好的防禦覆蓋。
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The geese echeloned across the sky, heading south for winter.
大雁在天空中排成梯隊，向南飛去過冬。