layer

layer — noun

1. one flat piece of a material that sits above or below other similar pieces, form

1.名詞B1
釋義

one flat piece of a material that sits above or below other similar pieces, forming a stack or covering

例句

A thin layer of ice covered the surface of the pond.

collocation: layer of [substance]

The scientist discovered a layer of ancient ash from a volcanic eruption.

同義詞
  • sheet

    a thin flat piece of something, but does not imply it is part of a stack

  • coating

    a thin layer that entirely covers a surface

  • stratum

    a formal term for a layer in geology or society

文法句型

layer of [substance/material]

2. any one of several groups within a company, institution, or structure of thought

2.名詞B2
釋義

any one of several groups within a company, institution, or structure of thought, arranged by position or importance

例句

The final decision must pass through several layers of management.

collocation: layers of management

The poem has many layers of meaning that reveal themselves slowly.

multiple layers of [abstract] — figurative use

同義詞
  • level

    a more general word for position in a scale or hierarchy

  • tier

    a layer in a ranked system, often with a sense of ordered levels

文法句型

layer of [abstract noun]

layers of [organization/system]

用法筆記

Often used in the plural (layers) when describing multiple levels within an organization or system.

常見錯誤

❌He works in the high layer of the company.
✅He works in the upper layers of the company.
💡Use 'upper', 'lower', 'middle', or 'top' with 'layer', not 'high' or 'low'.

3. a haircut in which higher strands are trimmed to a different length from the str

3.名詞B1
釋義

a haircut in which higher strands are trimmed to a different length from the strands below, producing a graduated look

例句

Anya asked the hairdresser to cut her hair in long layers.

collocation: cut hair in layers

Short layers around the face can soften your features.

collocation: short layers around the face

文法句型

in layers

cut in layers

layer — verb