entry-level
entry-level — 名詞
1. the position or rank in a company, career, or field where people start, before m
初階
組織或職涯中最低的層級
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.
Karim 從收發室的初階做起，一路升到了經理。
at entry level in [department]
The entry level for this government role pays far less than private-sector jobs.
這個政府職位的初階薪資遠低於私營部門的工作。
After university, Indra accepted an entry level at a local publishing house.
大學畢業後，Indra 接受了一家本地出版社的初階職位。
Many graduates feel frustrated when they can only find work at entry level.
許多畢業生發現只能找到初階工作時，感到相當挫折。
Kasia started at entry level at the hospital — modest salary, excellent training.
Kasia 從醫院的初階做起——薪水不高但培訓非常好。
- 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,
入門款
產品系列中最便宜或最簡單的版本
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.
Salma 選了這款手機的入門款，因為她只需要打電話和傳簡訊。
the entry level of [product]
The streaming service's entry level costs just five dollars a month with ads.
這個串流服務的入門款每月只要五美元，但會穿插廣告。
For a first drone, Anong bought the entry level rather than the thousand-dollar pro model.
Anong 第一次買無人機，選了入門款而不是上千美元的專業版。
Owen found the entry level of the Dell Inspiron handled all his university coursework without trouble.
Owen 發現 Dell Inspiron 的入門款處理他所有大學課業都毫無問題。
Reema compared the entry level and the premium version before buying the cheaper one.
Reema 比較了入門款和進階版之後，買了比較便宜的那個。
- 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 — 形容詞
1. describing a job, salary, or position that sits at the bottom of a career ladder
基層的
職位或薪資處於公司最低層級
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.
Lucía 上個月在不同科技公司應徵了三份基層的職位。
entry-level + positions
The entry-level salary at the hospital barely covered the rent for Jenna's shared flat.
醫院的基層薪資勉強只夠支付 Jenna 合租公寓的房租。
Chidi took an entry-level role at the bank while studying for his accounting exams.
Chidi 在銀行擔任基層職務，一邊準備他的會計考試。
Entry-level staff at the hotel start by shadowing a senior team member for two weeks.
飯店的基層員工入職前兩週，會先跟著一位資深同事見習。
Nicholas found that entry-level jobs at Tesco's head office now expect a university degree.
Nicholas 發現 Tesco 總部的基層職位現在都要求擁有大專學歷。
- 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
入門的
產品功能簡單且價格較低，適合新手
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.
Asher 買了一把入門的吉他，想試試自己喜不喜歡學樂器。
entry-level + guitar (product noun)
The entry-level tablet is perfect for children who just want to draw and read.
這款入門的平板很適合只想畫圖和看書的孩子。
Yuna traded in her entry-level camera for a professional one after two years of practice.
Yuna 用了兩年後，把她的入門相機換成了一台專業相機。
Charlotte chose the entry-level software package from Adobe to edit photos for her blog.
Charlotte 選了 Adobe 的入門軟體套件來編輯她部落格用的照片。
Eli recommends the entry-level espresso machine for anyone new to making coffee at home.
Eli 推薦這款入門的義式咖啡機給所有剛開始在家煮咖啡的人。
- 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.