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ladder

/ˈlædə/ · /ˈlædər/

CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #1894 in the learning path

梯子

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Definitions

n. Equipment with steps for climbing up or down

梯子

n. A series of levels through which someone can progress

晋升阶梯;等级体系

Example

She climbed the ladder to pick apples from the tree.

她爬上梯子,摘树上的苹果。

Access to professional training can help young employees move up the career ladder more quickly.

获得专业培训的机会可以帮助年轻员工更快地晋升。

Collocations

  • climb a ladder
  • career ladder
  • property ladder

Usage tip

ladder是可移动的梯子;stairs指建筑内楼梯。

FAQ

What does ladder mean?
Equipment with steps for climbing up or down A series of levels through which someone can progress
How is ladder pronounced?
UK /ˈlædə/, US /ˈlædər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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