low-ranking
/ˌləʊ ˈræŋkɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌləʊ ˈræŋkɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
low-ranking — adjective
1. describes a person who holds a junior job in an organization, with little author
describes a person who holds a junior job in an organization, with little authority over others and fewer responsibilities than senior staff.
A low-ranking clerk at the city office stamped the permit without asking any questions.
attributive before job title: low-ranking clerk
Diego started as a low-ranking assistant in the warehouse and worked his way up to manager.
Nia found that low-ranking employees rarely get invited to strategy meetings.
Even the low-ranking soldiers knew the battle plan would be risky.
The low-ranking officer was in charge of checking passes at the gate.
- junior
more common; can refer to age or experience rather than rank specifically
- subordinate
formal; emphasizes being under someone else's authority
- entry-level
focuses on being at the lowest grade of a career ladder, not just any low rank
- high-ranking
direct opposite; having a senior position with authority
- senior
broader opposite; implies longer service or higher status
文法句型
low-ranking + noun
be + low-ranking
用法筆記
Most common in attributive position (before a noun). The predicative form (e.g. "She is low-ranking") is possible but less frequent.