"the bottom of the heap" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 处于最底层
• 排在最末位

Definition

这个表达意思是指在一个群体、组织或社会中处于最低的位置、地位或等级。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式表达，通常带有幽默或自嘲色彩。常用于形容社会或工作中的层级。不能用于真正的物品堆叠。

Examples

He always feels like he's at the bottom of the heap at work.

他总觉得自己在工作中处于**最底层**。

Don't worry if you're at the bottom of the heap now—you can move up.

现在处于**最底层**别担心，你可以往上走。

At school, new students often start at the bottom of the heap.

在学校，新生通常都从**最底层**开始。

I’ve been at the bottom of the heap long enough—it's time for a promotion.

我在**最底层**待得够久了——该升职了。

Even though she started at the bottom of the heap, she quickly rose through the ranks.

虽然她从**最底层**开始，但她很快就晋升了。

Some people are happy being at the bottom of the heap because there's less pressure.

有些人喜欢待在**最底层**，因为压力更小。