Definitions
n. A position within an ordered system of importance or authority
等级；军衔；地位
v. To place or be placed in order of quality or importance
排名；把……分等级
n. A line of people or things arranged side by side
一排；一列
Example
After years of service, she reached the rank of captain.
服役多年后，她晋升为上尉。
International surveys often rank cities according to housing affordability, public transport, and the quality of healthcare.
国际调查常根据住房可负担性、公共交通和医疗质量对城市进行排名。
Collocations
- hold the rank of
- rank among the best
- rank highly
- in order of rank
Word family
- ranking (n.)
- ranked (adj.)
Usage tip
rank可作名词或动词；ranking常指排名或榜单。
FAQ
- What does rank mean?
- A position within an ordered system of importance or authority To place or be placed in order of quality or importance A line of people or things arranged side by side
- How is rank pronounced?
- UK /ræŋk/, US /ræŋk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
