释义 |
totem poleBrE /ˈtəʊtəm pəʊl/ NAmE /ˈtoʊtəm poʊl/ noun a tall wooden pole that has symbols and pictures (called totems ) carved or painted on it , traditionally made by Native Americans 图腾柱(NAmE , informal ) a range of different levels in an organization , etc .(机构等内的)等级,级别◆ I didn't want to be low man on the totem pole for ever . 我不想永远当小人物。 |