entry-level
/ˈen.tri ˌlev.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈen.tri ˌlev.əl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈentri levl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈentri levl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈen-trē-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce entry-level (audio)/ (ame, mw)
entry-level — 名詞
1. the bottom part of a company, career path, or similar system, where people begin
基層
組織或工作體系中的最低層級
the bottom part of a company, career path, or similar system, where people begin or have the least responsibility
After college, Ishaan accepted an entry-level job at the shipping company.
大學畢業後，Ishaan 在那家航運公司接下了一份基層工作。
collocation: entry-level job
The museum hires most entry-level staff for weekend ticket and coat-room shifts.
那家博物館多半把週末售票與寄物班次交給基層員工。
Soraya started at entry-level in sales and became regional manager eight years later.
Soraya 從業務部的基層做起，八年後成了區域經理。
Without an internship, Christopher aimed for entry-level work in hotel reception.
沒有實習經驗時，Christopher 把目標放在飯店櫃台的基層工作。
用法筆記
Used mainly for jobs or positions near the bottom of an organization.
2. a basic product or service option with the fewest features and the lowest price
入門款
價格較低、功能較基本的版本
a basic product or service option with the fewest features and the lowest price
This laptop is an entry-level model for students who mostly write essays.
這台筆電是給主要拿來寫報告的學生使用的入門款。
collocation: entry-level model
The gym offers an entry-level plan with two classes each week.
這家健身房提供每週兩堂課的入門款方案。
Our store sold out of the entry-level camera before noon.
我們店裡的入門款相機在中午前就賣光了。
Emre chose the entry-level package because he needed only basic features.
Emre 選了入門款套裝，因為他只需要基本功能。
用法筆記
Common with products, plans, packages, and services sold as the simplest choice.
entry-level — 形容詞
1. connected with beginner or junior positions in a company or work ladder
基層的
屬於組織或工作的最低職級
connected with beginner or junior positions in a company or work ladder
Hyun is applying for entry-level accounting roles after graduating.
Hyun 畢業後正在申請基層的會計職缺。
entry-level + profession + role
The agency filled three entry-level posts before opening senior interviews.
那家機構先補滿三個基層職位，才開放資深職缺面試。
Most entry-level engineers spend their first month learning safety rules.
多數基層工程師的第一個月都在學安全規定。
An entry-level nurse on night duty usually works beside an experienced mentor.
值夜班的那名基層護理師通常會和資深導師一起工作。
用法筆記
Usually modifies jobs, posts, workers, or applicants rather than products.
2. describing a simple, lower-priced product made for people who are just starting
入門級
為新手設計、較簡單便宜的
describing a simple, lower-priced product made for people who are just starting with that kind of thing
The software company released an entry-level tablet for families buying their first device.
那家軟體公司推出了一款給首次買裝置家庭使用的入門級平板。
entry-level + product for first-time buyers
Our club recommends an entry-level road bike for new weekend riders.
我們社團會推薦新手週末騎士使用入門級公路車。
The school bought entry-level microscopes so younger students could use them safely.
學校買了入門級顯微鏡，讓年紀較小的學生也能安全使用。
Asher compared two entry-level printers before choosing one for home study.
Asher 比較了兩台入門級印表機後，才選了一台放在家裡讀書用。
用法筆記
Usually modifies products or services and contrasts with more advanced versions.