我们需要请示上级 怎么翻?

we need to ask for instruction from the superior

上级(领导)：upper-level leader
上级（主管部门）：upper-level competent government
WE need instructions from .....

请根据你自己的情况选择吧！

We need instructions from upper-level officials.
We need instructions from higher-level officials.
We need to report to and ask for instructions from higher-level officials.
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