two-tier
adjective uk/ˌtuːˈtɪər/ us/ˌtuːˈtɪr/ (also two-tiered, /ˌtuːˈtɪəd/ /ˌtuːˈtɪrd/)
(SYSTEM)
两级的，两重的
used to describe something that is organized in two levels or stages
Council functions throughout Cornwall were organised on a two-tier basis, with a county council and district councils. 康沃尔郡的议会职能分为两级，一级是县议会，另一级是区议会。
The company proposed to replace its two-tier board with a single board of directors. 公司建议用单一董事会取代两级董事会。
The disaster led to the introduction of a two-tiered security system at American airports. 这场灾难促使美国机场开始实行两重安检制度。
disapproving双重标准的，两种标准的
used to describe a system that is not the same for all groups of people, and gives more advantages to one group than to another group
We have a two-tier system in this city, because there are so many private schools. 我们这个城市有一套双重标准，因为私立学校太多了。
Broadband prices are now two-tier, with providers charging as much as £100 extra if you live in the country. 宽带价格现在采用双重标准，如果你住在乡下，供应商的额外收费高达100英镑。
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- There has to be a two-tier approach, with differing arrangements in different regions.
- Companies have the choice to opt for either the one-tier or the two-tier administrative system.
- He has adopted a two-tiered strategy.
- UK MPs and union leaders have branded the plans "back-door privatisation" which will create a two-tier health service.
- Head teachers praised the plan, saying it overcame the fear of a "two-tier" education system.
- Under our two-tier system, none of these treatments are available unless you can pay.
- The economy's two-tiered recovery brought high-paying jobs, but only in some areas.
(BUILDING OR STRUCTURE)
双层的，两层的
used to describe something that has two levels, one on top of the other
The covered market is an attractive old two-tier building. 室内市场是一栋漂亮、古老的双层建筑。
a beautiful two-tier birthday cake 美丽的双层生日蛋糕
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- The old football stand is to be replaced with a two-tier 8,500-seater construction.
- The company plans to open a two-tier 27,000 sq ft store.
- It's a busy, modern, two-tier cafe with reasonable snacks.
- The air-conditioned sleeper compartments have two-tier bunks.
- a two-tier cake stand
- Stores were on two levels, with two-tiered parking for easy access.