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高级的；高职的；地位高的
higher-ranking — comparative of high-ranking
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高级的；高职的；地位高的
having a high or important position in a hierarchy or organization
The high-ranking official was invited to speak at the international conference.
这位高级官员受邀在国际会议上发言。
在等级或组织中处于重要、高级或崇高的地位；高层
At an important, elevated, or exalted level in a hierarchy or organization; high-level.
职位或重要性处于较高水平
at an elevated level in rank or importance
She earned a promotion to a high-ranking position in the company.
她晋升到了公司的一个高层职位。
The general is one of the highest-ranking officers in the army.
这位将军是陆军中军衔最高的军官之一。
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Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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