plural levels
plural levels
Learner's definition of LEVEL
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b [count] : a part of a building that is at a specific height(建筑物的)层 — 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。
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a normal level of intelligence正常的智力水平
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Prices have risen to a new level.价格已经上升到一个新高度。
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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。
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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。
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They checked the reservoir's water level. [=the amount of water in the reservoir]他们检测了水库的水位。
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[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。
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She has reached a rare level of financial success.她挣钱很多,鲜有人及。
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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。
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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。
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I'm attracted to the job on many levels.这份工作在很多方面都吸引我。
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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。
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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。
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[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
on the level
informal
: not false or dishonest诚实的;诚恳的 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。
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a level floor/road平坦的地面/道路
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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。
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: not going up or down平稳的;稳定的 3
a : having the same height as something else同高度的;相齐的 —
usually + with b : not in front of or behind something or someone else处于同一水平的;不相上下的 —
often + with 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。
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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
your level best
: your best effort at doing something最大的努力 3 level /ˈlɛvəl/ verb
levels US leveled or chiefly British levelled US leveling or chiefly British levelling
levels US leveled or chiefly British levelled US leveling or chiefly British levelling
Learner's definition of LEVEL
[+ object]
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: to make (something) flat or level使平坦;弄平 2
: to knock (someone or something) down to the ground使倒下;夷平 3
a : to point (a weapon) at someone用(武器)对准目标;(举枪)瞄准 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。
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Several complaints have been leveled at the store.有好几起投诉都是针对这家商店的。
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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。
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chiefly British : to make (a score) equal : tie使相等;把(成绩)拉平
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。
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The road levels off just before the river.就在河的前面道路变得平坦了。
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Business at the restaurant is leveling off.餐馆的生意趋于稳定。
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level (something) off or level off (something) : to make (something) flat or even把…弄平;把…整平
level out
[phrasal verb]
: to stop going up or down达到平衡;持平
level with
[phrasal verb] level with (someone) informal
: to speak honestly to (someone)对(某人)说实话