echelon
US /ˈeʃ.ə.lɑːn/
UK /ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn/
名词
1.
阶层, 等级, 级别
a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society
示例:
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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个阶层。
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Only those in the upper echelons of society can afford such luxuries.
只有社会上层的精英才能负担得起这种奢侈品。
2.
梯队, 阶梯式编队
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
示例:
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The fighter jets flew in a perfect echelon formation.
战斗机以完美的梯队编队飞行。
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The ships moved in a staggered echelon to cover more area.
船只以交错的梯队前进，以覆盖更大的区域。
动词
梯次配置, 排成梯队
to arrange in an echelon formation
示例:
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The commander decided to echelon the troops for better defensive coverage.
指挥官决定将部队梯次配置，以获得更好的防御覆盖。
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The geese echeloned across the sky, heading south for winter.
大雁在天空中排成梯队，向南飞去过冬。