hierarchy
/ˈhaɪərɑːki/
A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
等级制度,指根据地位或权威将人或团体分层排列的系统或组织。
The company has a strict hierarchy that determines decision-making processes.
authority
/əˈθɔːrəti/
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
权威,指发布命令、做决策或强制服从的权力或权利。
The police have the authority to enforce the law.
participation
/ˌpɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
The act of taking part in something.
参与,指参与某事的行为。
Active participation in class discussions is encouraged.
contract
/ˈkɒntrækt/
An agreement with terms that are legally binding.
合同,指具有法律约束力的条款的协议。
They signed a contract for the construction of the new building.
superior
/suːˈpɪriər/
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
上级的,指在等级、地位或质量上较高的。
The superior quality of the materials made the product stand out.
inferior
/ɪnˈfɪəriər/
Lower in rank, status, or quality.
下级的,指在等级、地位或质量上较低的。
The inferior product was quickly replaced by a better version.
legitimate
/ləˈdʒɪtɪmət/
Lawful, reasonable, or justifiable.
合法的,指合理或正当的。
The court deemed the search to be legitimate under the circumstances.
subordinate
/ˈsʌbərdɪnət/
Lower in rank or position; subject to the authority or control of another.
下属的,指在等级或职位上较低的;受他人权威或控制的。
The subordinate was given instructions by their manager.
distinguish
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
To recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.
区分,指识别或对待(某人或某物)为不同的。
The two species can be distinguished by their color and markings.
institutions
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃnz/
Large organizations or establishments, such as universities or hospitals.
机构,指大学或医院等大型组织或设施。
The institutions in this city are known for their innovation and research.
unequal
/ʌnˈiːkwəl/
Not equal in size, quantity, degree, or importance.
不平等的,指在大小、数量、程度或重要性上不相等。
The distribution of wealth in this country is highly unequal.

