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rank
In a social or professional context, this word evokes a rigid, vertical structure. It suggests a world of protocols, seniority, and clear boundaries between subordinates and superiors. It is often used in military or corporate settings to describe a fixed point of authority. When used as an adjective, the word shifts toward a visceral, sensory experience. It describes an aggressive, suffocating stench that is often associated with rotting organic matter or stagnant water, carrying a strong negative connotation of filth and decay.
Countable when referring to a specific level in a hierarchy (a high rank). Uncountable when describing the quality of a smell (the air is rank).
意味
A position within a hierarchy or a graded scale.
"He rose to the rank of captain."
To give a particular position to someone or something in a list.
"The critics rank this film as the best of the year."