stratum
US /ˈstreɪt̬.əm/
UK /ˈstreɪt̬.əm/

名词
1.
地层, 岩层
a layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground
示例:
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Geologists studied the different strata of rock to understand the Earth's history.
地质学家研究了不同的岩石地层,以了解地球的历史。
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The archaeological dig revealed several distinct cultural strata.
考古发掘揭示了几个独特的文化地层。
2.
社会阶层, 等级
a level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status, education, or income
示例:
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The study examined how different social strata were affected by the new policy.
该研究考察了不同社会阶层如何受到新政策的影响。
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He rose from the lowest stratum of society to become a successful entrepreneur.
他从社会最底层阶级崛起,成为一名成功的企业家。
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