level

['levl]

n.数量, 等级, 水平, 水平线
adj.平的, 等高的
v.弄平, 夷平, 对准
adv.<废>水平地
adv.<废>水平地

n.

1. 水平线; 水平面[C]

The village is 1, 000 meters above sea level.

这村子海拔一千米。

2. 高, 高度[C][U]

The flood rose to a level of 50 feet.

洪水涨到五十英尺高。

3. (建筑物的)层[C]

4. 平坦的表面; 平坦地区[C]

5. (文化等的)水平, 程度, 标准[C][U]

These students have not reached an advanced level yet.

这些学生尚未达到高级班的程度。

6. 【美】水平仪; 水平测量[C]

7. 级别; 地位[C]

They are holding a conference at ministerial level.

他们正在举行部长级会议。

a.

1. 水平的, 平的

Some streets are not level in the city.

城里有几条街道不平坦。

2. 同高度的, 同水平的, 同程度的, 并进的[F][(+with)]

The little girl's head is level with her mother's knee.

这小女孩已经长到她母亲膝盖那么高了。

3. 笔直的, 直盯着的

She gave me a level look.

她直瞪瞪地看我一眼。

4. 平稳的; 冷静的

He was getting angry but his voice remained level.

他很生气, 但说话的语气仍很平静。

5. 【口】公平的; 诚实的

vt.

1. 弄平, 推平[(+out/off)]

The bulldozer leveled the mound of earth.

推土机把土堆铲平。

2. 夷平; 毁坏; 击倒

The trees were leveled by the typhoon.

树木被台风刮倒了。

3. 使平等, 使划一

4. 把……对准[(+at)]

vi.

1. 变平

The deck of the ship leveled as the wind subsided.

随着风的平息, 船甲板也平稳了。

2. 用枪瞄准[(+at)]

3. 坦率诚实地对待[(+with)]

4. 对准[(+at)]

Her eyes leveled at him.

她的眼睛盯着他。

词形变化

副词: levelly | 名词: levelness | 动词过去式: leveled/levelled | 动词过去分词: leveled/levelled | 动词现在分词: leveling/levelling | 动词第三人称单数: levels/levels |

词义辨析

同义:

a.平的; 平稳的; 同等的

flat  even  equal  uniform  constant  steady  smooth  

同义参见:

horizontal  flat  layer  plateau  raze  tier  flush  storey  prone  compressed  equable  plane  stage  flatten  floor  straightforward  

反义:

a.平坦的; 水平的

uneven  rough  fluctuating  

英英释义

名词 level:

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

同义词：degree, grade

a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

同义词：grade, tier

a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

同义词：degree, stage, point

height above ground

indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid

同义词：spirit level

a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line

同义词：horizontal surface

a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale

同义词：floor, storey, story

an abstract place usually conceived as having depth

同义词：layer, stratum

动词 level:

aim at

tear down so as to make flat with the ground

同义词：raze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull down

make level or straight

同义词：flush, even out, even

direct into a position for use

同义词：charge, point

talk frankly with; lay it on the line

become level or even

同义词：level off

形容词 level:

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

同义词：flat, plane

not showing abrupt variations- Louis Auchincloss

同义词：unwavering

being on a precise horizontal plane

oriented at right angles to the plumb

of the score in a contest

同义词：tied, even

短语词组

level at

1. 瞄准

He leveled his gun at the prey.

他举枪瞄准猎物。

level off

1. 把……弄平

They quickly leveled off the site.

他们迅速地把工地整平了。

on the level

1. 诚实的; 可靠的

Is that guy on the level? I find it hard to believe him.

那家伙诚实吗? 我发现要相信他很困难。

Is this information on the level?

这消息可靠吗?

Is she on the level?

她为人诚实吗?

补充

levellevel英:[ˈlevl] 美:[ˈlɛvəl]n.1.水平线, 水平面; 水平高度2.数量, 强度3.水平, 等级First we have to lift the level of instruction.首先我们得提高教学水平。adj.1.平的, 水平的, 平坦的2.同高度的; 同一程度的He kept a level head through the whole incident.整个事件中, 他始终保持着镇静的头脑。In spring the river's surface is often level with the banks.春天河水常常涨到与河岸一样高。vt.1.使平(坦); 变平2.使成平面; 变成平面A tornado leveled the entire business district.龙卷风使整个商业区成为平地。

例句

1. We have the lowest level of inflation for some years.几年来我们的通货膨胀一直处在最低水平。 2. The exercises are marked according to their level of difficulty.这些练习题按难易程度标注。 3. The water level of the Mississippi River is already 6.5 feet below normal.密西西比河水平面已经低于正常值6.5英尺了。 4. The gauge shows the fuel level.这个仪表可以显示燃料的液位。 5. It was the lowest level of support for the euro in any country.当时是各国对欧元支持率最低的时期。 6. The level of violence in black townships was increasing again.黑人居住区的暴力等级再次上升。 7. risk factors such as high cholesterol levels or smoking高胆固醇或吸烟等危险因素 8. Michael's roommate had been pleasant on a superficial level.迈克尔的室友一直是表面上友善。 9. The general level of training was not high.培训的整体水平不高。 10. The level of the lake continues to rise.该湖的水平面在持续上升。 11. He held the gun at waist level.他把枪端在腰间。 12. The top of the door is on a level with the top of the windows.门与窗的顶端齐平。 13. Liz sank down until the water came up to her chin and the bubbles were at eye level.利兹往下沉, 直到水接近下巴, 泡沫刚没过眼睛。 14. The books were placed at eye level on the shelves.那些书放在架上与眼睛等高的位置。 15. I don't think she's really found her level yet with the local people.我认为她在与当地人的交往过程中还没有真正找准自己的位置。 16. There were probably moments when you wondered if anyone spoke the truth or was on the level.有时你可能想知道是否有人说实话或做到了开诚布公。 17. Our mission is to take poker to another level.我们的任务是研究出纸牌的新玩法。 18. Now one firm is taking recruitment to the next level with video CVs.现在有一家公司在招聘时标新立异地使用了视频简历。 19. The floor was level, but the ceiling sloped toward his head.地板是平的, 但天花板朝他的头这边倾斜。 20. A snooker table must be perfectly level.斯诺克球台必须保证绝对水平。 21. He leaned over the counter so his face was almost level with the boy's.他从柜台上方俯下身去, 一张脸几乎与小男孩一样高。 22. I climbed up so that my head was level with his.我爬了上去, 这样我的头就可以和他的头一样高了。 23. She knelt down so that their eyes were level.她屈膝跪下以便他们可以平视。 24. The teams were level at the end of extra time.加时赛结束时两队的比分相同。 25. He is level with Garry Sobers on runs at present.目前他和加里•索伯斯的跑动得分相同。 26. a level cup/teaspoon/tablespoon/etc一平杯/茶匙/汤匙/等 27. Stir in 1 level teaspoon of yeast.加入一平茶匙酵母后搅拌。 28. He forced his voice to remain level.他努力使自己的语气保持平静。 29. She talks in a calm, level tone.她说话时声音冷静而平稳。 30. He rolled aside and the car drew level with him.他朝旁边一滚, 车刚好来到他身边。 31. Benedict came up level where the others stood by the water's edge.贝内迪克特与其他人一同站到了水边。 32. Villa drew level after 38 minutes when Young earned his side another penalty.38分钟后扬又为本队赢得一次点球, 维拉队将比分追平。 33. The President told American troops that he would do his level best to bring them home soon.总统跟美军士兵说他会尽其所能让他们早日回家。 34. The first stage of construction is to level the ground and lay the foundation.建筑的第一步是进行地面平整和打地基。 35. The Cincinnati Reds have levelled the score in the National League play-off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.在国家联盟季后赛中, 辛辛那提红人队扳平了与匹兹堡海盗队的比分。 36. Iglesias scored twice to level the score.伊格莱西亚斯两次进球, 将比分扳平。 37. The storm levelled sugar plantations and destroyed homes.风暴将甘蔗园夷为平地, 并且摧毁了家园。 38. Further tremors could level more buildings.余震可能会震倒更多的建筑。 39. Tractors levelled more than 1,000 acres of forest.拖拉机铲平了1,000多英亩的森林。 40. The next shot, however, levelled him to the ground.但是, 接下来的一枪将他击倒在地。 41. Allegations of corruption were levelled at him and his family.他和他的家人受到了贪污指控。 42. He levelled bitter criticism against the U.S.他对美国进行了猛烈的抨击。 43. He had been hurt by the criticism levelled at him by Barnes.巴恩斯对他的批评刺痛了他的心。 44. Black, rising to his feet again, was coolly levelling the gun at him.布莱克再次站起身来, 沉着地将枪口瞄准他。 45. Jimmy White levelled in the fourth frame.吉米•怀特在第四局将比分扳平。 46. I'll level with you. I'm no great detective. I've no training or anything.实话告诉你, 我不是什么大侦探, 也没有受过什么训练。 47. He has leveled with the American people about his role in the affair.他向美国人民坦白了自己在这起事件中所扮演的角色。 48. The builders level(l)ed the site and erected a new plant building on it.建筑者们将场地平整好，然后建造了一个新厂房。 49. to level the ranks of society把社会等级拉平 50. Love levels all people.爱情对人人平等。 51. The punch level(l)ed him to the ground.这一拳将他击倒在地。 52. Almost all buildings were level(l)ed to the ground by the atomic bomb.几乎所有的建筑物都被原子弹夷为平地了。 53. The soldier level(l)ed his rifle at the target.士兵举起步枪瞄准靶子。 54. He level(l)ed his accusation against the authorities.他对当局进行了谴责。 55. level the colours before you start painting.画画前先把色调匀了。 56. You'd better calm down and level your voice when you give a speech.演讲时你最好镇定下来并放平声调。 57. He level(l)ed a pistol at me.他举起手枪对准我。 58. to level up the price提高价格 59. The deck of the ship level(l)ed a little as she slowed down.船慢下来时甲板变平了一些。 60. He didn't level with me about his impression.他没有和我坦率地说起他的印象。 61. a high level of unemployment.高失业率。 62. debt rose to unprecedented levels.债务达到前所未有的高度。 63. at six he could play chess at an advanced level.他六岁时象棋就已经下到了高级水平。 64. [mass noun]women do better at degree level.在大学阶段女子稍强。 65. a fairly junior level of management.相当初级的管理层面。 66. storms caused river levels to rise.暴风雨造成河水水位上升。 67. flooded levels.遭水淹的平地。 68. [in place names]the Somerset levels.萨默塞特平原。 69. we had reached level ground.我们到了平地上。 70. a large paved double courtyard which was level, despite the steep gradient of the hill.一个铺了石头的平整的双层大场院，尽管小山坡度很徒。 71. his eyes were level with hers.他的眼睛与她的齐平。 72. the car backed suddenly, then backed rapidly until it was level with me.那车突然刹车，然后很快倒到和我平齐的位置。 73. a level teaspoon of salt.一平匙盐。 74. earnings were level at 17.5p a share.每股收益持平于 17.5便士。 75. the two teams finished level on points at the end of the series.在系列比赛结束时，两队积分持平。 76. ‘Adrian,’ she said in a level voice that surprised her.“艾德里安，”她说，声音平静得连她自己都感到惊讶。 77. contractors started levelling the ground for the new power station.工人们开始为新的电站平整土地。 78. bulldozers are now waiting to level their home.推土机正等着夷平他们的家园。 79. the track levelled out and there below us was the bay.铁路平直延伸，我们下面就是海湾。 80. inflation has levelled out at an acceptable rate.通货膨胀稳定在可接受的比率上。 81. Woods sliced the ball into the net to level the score.伍兹削球落网，比分成了平局。 82. he levelled a long-barrelled pistol at us.他用长管手枪对着我们。 83. accusations of corruption had been levelled against him.涉嫌腐败的矛头指向了他。 84. when are you going to level with me?.你啥时候才能跟我直来直去的啊？。 85. the two were level pegging after three heats.三局过后，二者僵持不下。 86. Eddie said my story was on the level.艾迪说我的故事很真实。 87. they were treated as menials, on a level with cooks.他们被当作下人对待，地位和厨师等同。 88. a low level of unemployment低失业率 89. high stress/pollution levels沉重压力；严重污染 90. He used to play tennis at a high level.他以往打得一手好网球。 91. an intermediate-level student中等程度的学生 92. top-level discussions高层会谈 93. a multi-level shopping centre多层购物中心 94. Make sure the shelves are level before you fix them in position.先把搁板放平，然后才把它们安上去。 95. Put the tent up on level ground.把帐篷搭在平地上。 96. a level teaspoon of sugar一平茶匙的糖 97. The boy's head was level with his father's shoulder.小男孩的头齐了他爸爸的肩膀。 98. The teams are level on 34 points.两个队以34分握手言和。 99. The ground needs levelling before we lay the patio.在铺院子以前，场地须要平整一下。 100. Juventus levelled the score with a late goal.祖云达斯队快到终场才射入一球，把比分拉平。 101. Many buildings were levelled (= destroyed) in the earthquake.许多建筑物在地震中被夷为平地。 102. They levelled serious criticisms at the standard of teaching.他们对教学水平提出了严厉批评。 103. The pictures were hung on the wall at eye level.这些画以齐眼的高度挂在墙上。 104. at street/ground level街道/路面上 105. The pictures were hung at different levels.这些画以不同的高度挂着。 106. We were seated in the upper level [=floor] of the restaurant.我们在餐厅的楼上就座。 107. There was a high level of alcohol/lead in his blood.他的血液中酒精/铅含量高。 108. a normal level of intelligence正常的智力水平 109. Prices have risen to a new level.价格已经上升到一个新高度。 110. 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。 111. 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。 112. They checked the reservoir's water level. [=the amount of water in the reservoir]他们检测了水库的水位。 113. She rose to the level of manager.她升职当了经理。 114. She has reached a rare level of financial success.她挣钱很多，鲜有人及。 115. 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。 116. 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？ 117. 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。 118. I'm attracted to the job on many levels.这份工作在很多方面都吸引我。 119. 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。 120. "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。 121. "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。 122. Is this guy on the level? [=is this guy honest?]这人可靠吗？ 123. We pitched the tent on level ground.我们在平地上搭起了帐篷。 124. a level floor/road平坦的地面/道路 125. 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。 126. an airplane in level flight平稳飞行的飞机 127. Interest rates have remained level.利率保持稳定。 128. The water was level with my waist.水齐我的腰深。 129. The window is level with the tops of the trees.窗户与树冠齐高。 130. The boards are level.这些木板一样高。 131. They drew level with the rest of the runners.他们追上了其他的赛跑运动员。 132. Make sure that the ends of the boards are level with each other.要确保木板顶端齐平。 133. The teams are level (with each other) in the standings.各队在积分榜上成绩不相上下。 134. "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。 135. She spoke in a level voice.她讲话语气平静。 136. 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。 137. 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。 138. 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。 139. They will level the field.他们将平整土地。 140. We need to level the garden before we plant anything.在种东西前，我们需要把花园整平。 141. The earthquake leveled the city.这场地震将整个城市夷为平地。 142. He leveled his opponent with a right hook.他以一记右勾拳将对手打倒在地。 143. The robber leveled a gun at his head.强盗举枪对着他的头。 144. They leveled a fraud charge against him. [=they charged him with fraud]他们控告他犯有欺诈罪。 145. Several complaints have been leveled at the store.有好几起投诉都是针对这家商店的。 146. 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。 147. 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。 148. "The plane leveled off at 30,000 feet."飞机在3万英尺的高度平稳飞行。 149. The road levels off just before the river.就在河的前面道路变得平坦了。 150. Business at the restaurant is leveling off.餐馆的生意趋于稳定。 151. They used a bulldozer level off the field.他们用推土机平整土地。 152. Divorce rates are leveling out for the first time in decades.数十年来离婚率首次稳定下来。 153. My moods have leveled out.我的情绪已经平静下来了。 154. 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。 155. He never leveled with his parents about the accident.他从没把事故的真相告诉他父母。 156. level with me. Why did you do it?跟我说实话，你为什么要那么做？