单词 | level |
释义 | level (adjective) level (verb) level 24 ENTRIES FOUND: level (noun) level (adjective) level (verb) level-pegging (adjective) level crossing (noun) level playing field (noun) Advanced level (noun) A level (noun) entry-level (adjective) eye level (noun) ground-level (adjective) high-level (adjective) low-level (adjective) O level (noun) Ordinary level (noun) Scholarship level (noun) sea level (noun) S level (noun) spirit level (noun) split-level (adjective) top-level (adjective) water level (noun) playing field (noun) stoop (verb) 1 level /ˈlɛvəl/ noun plural levels 1 level /ˈlɛvəl/ noun plural levels Learner's definition of LEVEL 1 a : a specific height一定的高度 [noncount] The pictures were hung on the wall at eye level.这些画以齐眼的高度挂在墙上。 at street/ground level街道/路面上 [count] The pictures were hung at different levels.这些画以不同的高度挂着。 — see also ground-level, sea level b [count] : a part of a building that is at a specific height(建筑物的)层 We were seated in the upper level [=floor] of the restaurant.我们在餐厅的楼上就座。 — see also split-level 2 [count] : an amount of something含量;数量;程度 There was a high level of alcohol/lead in his blood.他的血液中酒精/铅含量高。 a normal level of intelligence正常的智力水平 Prices have risen to a new level.价格已经上升到一个新高度。 He has shown a remarkable level of patience. [=he has been very patient]他已经表现出了很大的耐心。 They have demonstrated a high level of interest [=they have been very interested] in this proposal.他们对这个提议表现出了巨大的兴趣。 They checked the reservoir's water level. [=the amount of water in the reservoir]他们检测了水库的水位。 3 [count] : a position or rank in a scale : a position that is high or low when compared to others地位;级别;等级 She rose to the level of manager.她升职当了经理。 She has reached a rare level of financial success.她挣钱很多,鲜有人及。 These problems affect people at all levels of society.这些问题对社会各阶层的人都有影响。 Can this problem be dealt with at/on a national level or must it be addressed at/on an international level?这个问题能在国家层面解决呢,还是必须在国际层面解决? — see also entry-level, high-level, low-level 4 [count] : a way of thinking about, talking about, or dealing with something某种思考(谈论或处理)问题的方式 The argument appeals to me on a purely intellectual level but fails to reach me on a deeper emotional level.理智上我觉得这个论点有吸引力,而进一步在感情上来说则没有。 I'm attracted to the job on many levels.这份工作在很多方面都吸引我。 He studied the changes in the chemical at the molecular level. [=he studied the changes in the molecules of the chemical]他从分子角度研究了这种化学品的变化。 She has enjoyed great success in her professional life, but, on a (more) personal level, this has been a very stressful time. [=this has been a very stressful time in her personal life]她事业上很成功,但就个人生活而言,这种成功却是沉重的压力。 5 [count] : a device used to see when something is exactly flat水平仪 — called also spirit level — see picture at carpentry descend/sink/stoop to someone's level : to behave as badly as someone who has treated you wrongly堕落到某人的水平;跟某人一般见识 Despite my opponent's personal attacks against me, I refuse to stoop to his level. [=I refuse to behave as badly as he has by attacking him personally]尽管我的对手对我人身攻击,但我不跟他一般见识。 on the level informal : not false or dishonest诚实的;诚恳的 Is this guy on the level? [=is this guy honest?]这人可靠吗? 2 level /ˈlɛvəl/ adjective 2 level /ˈlɛvəl/ adjective Learner's definition of LEVEL 1 : having a flat or even surface平的;平坦的 We pitched the tent on level ground.我们在平地上搭起了帐篷。 a level floor/road平坦的地面/道路 The recipe calls for a level teaspoon/tablespoon of sugar. [=an amount of sugar that fills a teaspoon/tablespoon exactly without going above its edges]菜谱上说要用一茶匙/汤匙的糖。 2 : not going up or down平稳的;稳定的 an airplane in level flight平稳飞行的飞机 Interest rates have remained level.利率保持稳定。 3 a : having the same height as something else同高度的;相齐的 — usually + with The water was level with my waist.水齐我的腰深。 The window is level with the tops of the trees.窗户与树冠齐高。 b : not in front of or behind something or someone else处于同一水平的;不相上下的 The boards are level.这些木板一样高。 — often + with They drew level with the rest of the runners.他们追上了其他的赛跑运动员。 Make sure that the ends of the boards are level with each other.要确保木板顶端齐平。 4 chiefly British : having the same position, score, or rank : even(地位、得分、级别)相同的 The teams are level (with each other) in the standings.各队在积分榜上成绩不相上下。 They trailed early in the game, but they drew level [=they tied the score] in the second half.开局时他们比分落后,但下半场追平了。 — compare level-pegging 5 : steady and calm平静的;冷静的 She spoke in a level voice.她讲话语气平静。 It's important to keep a level head [=to remain calm] when you're dealing with a dangerous situation like this one.你在应对类似这样的危险处境时,重要的是要保持头脑冷静。 your level best : your best effort at doing something最大的努力 He tried his level best to win the race. [=he tried as hard as he could to win the race]他全力以赴去赢得比赛。 She did her level best to please her mother. [=she tried very hard to please her mother]她想尽了办法取悦她母亲。 3 level /ˈlɛvəl/ verb levels US leveled or chiefly British levelled US leveling or chiefly British levelling 3 level /ˈlɛvəl/ verb levels US leveled or chiefly British levelled US leveling or chiefly British levelling Learner's definition of LEVEL [+ object] 1 : to make (something) flat or level使平坦;弄平 They will level the field.他们将平整土地。 We need to level the garden before we plant anything.在种东西前,我们需要把花园整平。 2 : to knock (someone or something) down to the ground使倒下;夷平 The earthquake leveled the city.这场地震将整个城市夷为平地。 He leveled his opponent with a right hook.他以一记右勾拳将对手打倒在地。 3 a : to point (a weapon) at someone用(武器)对准目标;(举枪)瞄准 The robber leveled a gun at his head.强盗举枪对着他的头。 b : to direct (something, such as criticism) at or against someone针对…(进行批评等) They leveled a fraud charge against him. [=they charged him with fraud]他们控告他犯有欺诈罪。 Several complaints have been leveled at the store.有好几起投诉都是针对这家商店的。 Criticism has been leveled against the government for not responding to this crisis.因为政府没能对此次危机做出反应,批评的矛头直指政府。 4 chiefly British : to make (a score) equal : tie使相等;把(成绩)拉平 He scored a goal that leveled the score at 3-3.他进了一个球,把比分扳成3:3平。 level off [phrasal verb] 1 : to stop going up or down稳定下来;达到平衡 The plane leveled off at 30,000 feet.飞机在3万英尺的高度平稳飞行。 The road levels off just before the river.就在河的前面道路变得平坦了。 Business at the restaurant is leveling off.餐馆的生意趋于稳定。 2 level (something) off or level off (something) : to make (something) flat or even把…弄平;把…整平 They used a bulldozer level off the field.他们用推土机平整土地。 level out [phrasal verb] : to stop going up or down达到平衡;持平 Divorce rates are leveling out for the first time in decades.数十年来离婚率首次稳定下来。 My moods have leveled out.我的情绪已经平静下来了。 level the playing field : to make a situation fair for everyone建立公平的环境 He wants the government to level the playing field by breaking up large corporations so that smaller companies can compete.他希望政府拆分大型公司以建立一个公平的竞争环境,让小公司参与竞争。 — see also level playing field level with [phrasal verb] level with (someone) informal : to speak honestly to (someone)对(某人)说实话 He never leveled with his parents about the accident.他从没把事故的真相告诉他父母。 Level with me. Why did you do it?跟我说实话,你为什么要那么做? |
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