RANK — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

rank

The ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army). Приклади
  • The strike was supported by the union rank and file.
  • He rose from the ranks to become a colonel.
The body of members of an organization or group. Приклади
  • They polled their membership.
  • They found dissension in their own ranks.
  • He joined the ranks of the unemployed.
A row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another. Приклади
  • The entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen.
Position in a social hierarchy. Приклади
  • The British are more aware of social status than Americans are.
Relative status. Приклади
  • His salary was determined by his rank and seniority.
Assign a rank or rating to. Приклади
  • How would you rank these students?
  • The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide.
Take or have a position relative to others. Приклади
  • This painting ranks among the best in the Western World.
Take precedence or surpass others in rank.
Growing profusely. Приклади
  • Rank jungle vegetation.
Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible. Приклади
  • A crying shame.
  • An egregious lie.
  • Flagrant violation of human rights.
  • A glaring error.
  • Gross ineptitude.
  • Gross injustice.
  • Rank treachery.
Very fertile; producing profuse growth. Приклади
  • Rank earth.
Very offensive in smell or taste. Приклади
  • A rank cigar.
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