It's almost unheard of in France for a top politician not to come from the social elite.在法国，几乎没有哪个大牌政客不是社会精英阶层出身。His family connections helped ensure his position among the elite.他的家庭关系有助于确保他在精英阶层中的地位。The couple were well-educated and well-connected members of an elite social class.这对夫妇受过良好教育，属于有上层社会关系的精英阶层。