- a tall, straight piece of wood that has symbols and pictures (called totems) carved or painted on it, traditionally made by Native Americans 图腾柱
- (North American English, informal) a range of different levels in an organization, etc.（机构等内的）等级，级别
- I didn't want to be low man on the totem pole for ever.我不想永远当小人物。🔊🔊