English translation of '层次'

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1. (指言语、文章)
   ⇒ 他说话层次清楚。 (Tā shuōhuà céngcì qīngchu.) He speaks very clearly.
   ⇒ 这篇报道层次混乱。 (Zhè piān bàodào céngcì hùnluàn.) This report has been put together very sloppily.
2. (指程度) level