caste
n
1 [C] any of the hereditary Hindu social classes 印度的社会等级
the lowest caste 最低阶层
[attrib 作定语]
the caste system (印度的)社会等级制度.
2 [C] any exclusive social class 任何排他的社会阶层.
3 [U] social system based on rigid distinctions of birth, rank, wealth, etc 种姓(按照血统、 阶级、 财富等严格区分的社会制度).
4 (idm 习语) lose caste => lose.