Stratum
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层, 地层
(geology) a distinct layer of rock or sediment
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层, 阶层
a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy
例子
In the social stratum of the society, the upper class held considerable wealth and power.
在社会的社会阶层中，上层阶级拥有相当的财富和权力。
Within the corporate hierarchy, executives occupy the upper stratum, overseeing the company's operations.
在企业层级中，高管占据上层阶层，监督公司的运营。
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层, 阶层
a subpopulation divided into a stratified sampling
04
阶层, 层
a group of people with similar social standing, education, or income
例子
The study focused on the middle-income stratum of society.
该研究聚焦于社会的中等收入 stratum 阶层。
She belonged to a stratum with a high level of education.
她属于一个教育水平很高的阶层。
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层次, 层面
a distinct layer or level within a language system, such as different dialects, sociolects, or registers, that are associated with specific social groups, regions, or levels of formality
