ranking
ranking — 名詞
1. the number or position that shows where someone or something stands compared to
排名
顯示在比較中位置的數字或等級
the number or position that shows where someone or something stands compared to others in a list that sorts people or things by their level of success, ability, or quality
Jin was delighted to see his name move up the world tennis ranking.
Jin 開心看到自己的名字在世界網球排名中上升。
collocation: world ranking / move up the ranking
The university's ranking improved after the new research centre opened.
這所大學的排名在新建的研究中心啟用後提升了。
collocation: ranking improved
Vinícius checked the online ranking every morning to track his chess progress.
Vinícius 每天早上查看線上排名來追蹤自己的西洋棋進展。
A country's education ranking often influences how much foreign investment it attracts.
一個國家的教育排名經常影響它能吸引多少外國投資。
Adisa's restaurant received a top ranking in the city's annual food guide.
Adisa 的餐廳在該市的年度美食指南中獲得了頂級排名。
用法筆記
Often used with an adjective before it that shows the area of comparison (world ranking, education ranking, online ranking) or a verb describing change (move up, improve, drop).
ranking — 形容詞
1. describes the person who holds the most senior position among those currently pr
最高階的
在特定場合中職位最高的（軍警主管等）
describes the person who holds the most senior position among those currently present in a particular place or situation — for example, the most senior police officer at the scene of an accident, or the longest-serving member of a committee
The ranking officer at the fire station ordered an immediate evacuation of the building.
消防站的最高階軍官下令立即疏散建築物內的人員。
collocation: ranking officer
As the ranking official in the embassy, Walid had to make the final decision alone.
作為大使館內最高階的官員，Walid 必須獨自做出最終決定。
collocation: ranking official
Sirin was the ranking member of the committee, so she led the discussion.
Sirin 是委員會中最高階的成員，因此由她主導討論。
When the general fell ill, the ranking colonel took command of the entire division.
將軍病倒後，最高階的上校接管了整個師的指揮權。
- most senior
broader usage; can apply to any profession or hierarchy, not limited to those present at a particular time
- top-ranking
similar meaning but does not carry the nuance of 'among those currently present'
- highest-ranking
interchangeable with ranking in most contexts
- junior
lower in rank or status within an organisation
- subordinate
under the authority of a higher-ranking person
用法筆記
Always placed immediately before a noun, which is typically a title or role indicating authority (officer, official, member, general). Rarely used in casual conversation outside military, police, or committee contexts.