entry-level
entry-level — noun
1. the position or rank in a company, career, or field where people start, before m
the position or rank in a company, career, or field where people start, before moving up to more senior roles.
Karim started at entry level in the mailroom and worked his way up to manager.
at entry level in [department]
The entry level for this government role pays far less than private-sector jobs.
After university, Indra accepted an entry level at a local publishing house.
Many graduates feel frustrated when they can only find work at entry level.
Kasia started at entry level at the hospital — modest salary, excellent training.
- starting point
more general; can refer to any beginning, not just a job rank
- bottom rung
metaphorical; emphasises the lowest position on a ladder of advancement
- ground floor
informal metaphor; suggests opportunity to rise, often used in business contexts
- senior level
the higher ranks that people aim for after entry level
- management
the tier above entry-level staff in most organisations
文法句型
at entry level
entry level in [organization]
entry level of [field]
用法筆記
Often followed by 'in' or 'of' to name the organization or field. The noun form is written without a hyphen, unlike the adjective 'entry-level'.
常見錯誤
2. the most basic and least expensive model within a range of products or services,
the most basic and least expensive model within a range of products or services, designed for people trying something for the first time.
Salma chose the entry level of the phone because she only needed calls and texts.
the entry level of [product]
The streaming service's entry level costs just five dollars a month with ads.
For a first drone, Anong bought the entry level rather than the thousand-dollar pro model.
Owen found the entry level of the Dell Inspiron handled all his university coursework without trouble.
Reema compared the entry level and the premium version before buying the cheaper one.
- basic model
more direct; simply states that the product has minimal features
- starter version
emphasises that the user is expected to upgrade later
- budget option
focuses on low price rather than simplicity of features
- premium version
the most expensive, feature-rich model in a product line
- pro model
designed for advanced or professional users
文法句型
the entry level of [product line]
the entry level costs
用法筆記
Typically used with 'of' to name the product line, or stands alone in comparisons with premium or professional versions.
常見錯誤
entry-level — adjective
1. describing a job, salary, or position that sits at the bottom of a career ladder
describing a job, salary, or position that sits at the bottom of a career ladder or company structure, typically for people with little experience.
Lucía applied for three entry-level positions at different tech companies last month.
entry-level + positions
The entry-level salary at the hospital barely covered the rent for Jenna's shared flat.
Chidi took an entry-level role at the bank while studying for his accounting exams.
Entry-level staff at the hotel start by shadowing a senior team member for two weeks.
Nicholas found that entry-level jobs at Tesco's head office now expect a university degree.
- senior
the rank above entry-level; implies experience and decision-making authority
文法句型
entry-level + job/position/role
entry-level + salary
用法筆記
Collocates strongly with 'job', 'position', 'role', 'salary', and 'staff'. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is about employment rank, not product pricing.
常見錯誤
2. describing a product with only the most basic features and a lower price, made f
describing a product with only the most basic features and a lower price, made for first-time buyers who might later upgrade.
Asher bought an entry-level guitar to see if he enjoyed learning the instrument.
entry-level + guitar (product noun)
The entry-level tablet is perfect for children who just want to draw and read.
Yuna traded in her entry-level camera for a professional one after two years of practice.
Charlotte chose the entry-level software package from Adobe to edit photos for her blog.
Eli recommends the entry-level espresso machine for anyone new to making coffee at home.
- professional-grade
built for experts who need advanced features and reliability
- premium
the top tier in a product line, with the highest price and most features
文法句型
entry-level + product
用法筆記
Almost always modifies a product noun (camera, phone, laptop, software, etc.). Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about products and pricing, not job rank.