| 词汇 | low on the totem pole |
| 释义 | Idiom low on the totem pole least important.He's the low man on the totem pole here.AIDS deaths are low on the totem pole compared with cancer and heart disease. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of totem pole (= a wooden pole with images of people and animals cut or painted on it) low on the totem pole ⇨ low on the totem pole; low on the totemadjective occupying an unimportant position in a hierarchy UK, 1974low on the totem poleHaving the least amount of experience, authority, and/or influence in a social or corporate hierarchy. The president has made it clear that the environment is low on the totem pole for his administration. I know I'll be low man on the totem pole with this internship, but it will at least give me a place to start in my career! |
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