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seniority

UK //ˌsiːniˈɒrəti//US //ˌsiːniˈɔːrəti//

词源

源自拉丁语 'senior'(更年长的),通过古法语 'seniorité' 进入英语,表示年长或资深的属性。

noun

❶ 指一个人在组织或团体中因服务时间较长而获得的优先权或地位,通常用于职场或军队等层级分明的环境中。

“Promotions are often based on seniority rather than performance.”

(晋升通常基于资历而非工作表现。)

“She has more seniority than her colleagues, so she gets the first choice of vacation days.”

(她的资历比同事深,因此可以优先选择休假日期。)

同义词:rank, precedence, tenure, standing, priority

常见短语

seniority system — 一种以服务年限作为晋升或福利分配标准的制度,常见于政府机构或传统企业。

“The seniority system ensures long-term employees receive benefits first.”

(资历制度确保长期雇员优先获得福利。)