tier

等级、层级、级别

Only the top tier of players qualifies for the final round.

只有最高等级的选手才能进入最后一轮。

层、排

The wedding cake had three tiers covered in white icing.

那个婚礼蛋糕有三层，外面裹著白色糖霜。

阶梯座位、看台

We sat in the upper tier and could barely see the stage.

我们坐在上层看台，几乎看不到舞台。

方案、级距

The cheapest tier gives you limited access to the archive.

最便宜的方案只让你有限度地使用资料库。

分层、分级常用被动

The garden is tiered to make watering the plants easier.

这座花园做成阶梯状分层设计，方便浇水。