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ˈtotem pole noun [countableC] 1.
SAa tall wooden pole with one or more totems cut or painted on it, made by the Native Americans of northwest North America 〔北美西北部印第安人的〕图腾柱 2. low man on the totem pole American EnglishAmE someone of low rank in an organization or business 〔在机构或公司中〕级别较低的人,小人物