n. a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system
n. the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body
n. 等级制度, 僧侣统治, 等级体系
[计] 分级结构; 分层结构; 新闻组, 新闻组分层
1. A company's hierarchy determines how decisions are made.
公司的层级结构决定了决策的方式。
2. In a social hierarchy, some people have more power than others.
在社会等级中，有些人的权力超过其他人。
3. Understanding the hierarchy in a government can help citizens know who to contact for help.
了解政府的层级结构可以帮助公民知道该联系谁寻求帮助。