career ladder
US /kəˈrɪr ˈlædər/
UK /kəˈrɪr ˈlædər/

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职业阶梯, 晋升阶梯
a sequence of jobs in a person's career, from entry-level to senior positions, typically within the same field or organization
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She's steadily climbing the career ladder in her company.
她正在公司稳步攀登职业阶梯。
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Many young professionals are looking for clear paths on the career ladder.
许多年轻专业人士正在寻找职业阶梯上的明确路径。