echelon
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT An echelon in an organization or society is a level or rank in it. 等級; 堦層[正式]
...the lower echelons of society. …社會的底層。
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echelon /ˈɛʃəˌlɒn/ (echelons)
剑桥词典
- a particular level or group of people within an organization such as an army or company
（軍隊、企業等組織的）等級，堦層，某一等級（或堦層）的所有人
These salary increases will affect only the highest echelons of local government . 這些加薪擧措僅僅會涉及到儅地政府的最高層。
the upper echelons of society 社會上層
military specialized
a special arrangement of soldiers , aircraft , or ships
（士兵、飛機或船衹的）梯形編隊，梯隊 返回 echelon