level

名词 level:

1. a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
   同义词：degree, grade
2. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
   同义词：grade, tier
3. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
   同义词：degree, stage, point
4. height above ground
5. indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
   同义词：spirit level
6. a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line
   同义词：horizontal surface
7. a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
   同义词：floor, storey, story
8. an abstract place usually conceived as having depth
   同义词：layer, stratum

动词 level:

1. aim at
2. tear down so as to make flat with the ground
   同义词：raze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull down
3. make level or straight
   同义词：flush, even out, even
4. direct into a position for use
   同义词：charge, point
5. talk frankly with; lay it on the line
6. become level or even
   同义词：level off

形容词 level:

1. having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
   同义词：flat, plane
2. not showing abrupt variations- Louis Auchincloss
   同义词：unwavering
3. being on a precise horizontal plane
4. oriented at right angles to the plumb
5. of the score in a contest
   同义词：tied, even

1. The two pictures are not quite level that one is higher than the other.
   这两幅画挂得不一般高，这幅比那幅高。
2. We must increase production levels.
   我们必须提高生产水平。
3. The top of this mountain is three kilometers above the sea level.
   这座山的山顶海拔三千米高。
4. The bombing raid practically leveled the town.
   空袭几乎把这座城镇夷为平地。
5. A football field should be level.
   足球场地应该平坦。

lev.el

n.（名词）

Relative position or rank on a scale:
等级：在某一等级中的相对位置或地位：
例句：
the local level of government; studying at the graduate level.
地方一级政府；研究生阶段的学习

A relative degree, as of achievement, intensity, or concentration:
程度，水平：成就、强度或浓度的相对高低：
例句：
an unsafe level of toxicity; a high level of frustration.
毒性的危险度；极其愤怒

A natural or proper position, place, or stage:
适当的位置：自然的或适当的位置、地位或阶段：
例句：
I finally found my own level in the business world.
我终于在生意场上找到了自己的位置

Position along a vertical axis; height or depth:
高度，深度：垂直轴线上的位置；高度或深度：
例句：
a platform at knee level.
齐膝的平台

A horizontal line or plane at right angles to the plumb.
水平线：与铅锤线成直角的水平线或水平面
The position or height of such a line or plane.
水平高度：水平线或水平面的位置或高度
A flat, horizontal surface.
平坦的，水平的表面
A land area of uniform elevation.
平原，平地：高度一致的地面

An instrument for ascertaining whether a surface is horizontal, vertical, or at a 45= angle, consisting essentially of an encased, liquid-filled tube containing an air bubble that moves to a center window when the instrument is set on an even plane.Also called spirit level
水准仪：用来确定一个层面是水平的、垂直的或是呈45度角的仪器，主要由一个密封的、充满液体的玻璃管构成，管内有一个气泡，当仪器放在一个水平面上时，气泡移至中间的观测口也作 spirit level
Such a device combined with a telescope and used in surveying.
测地水准仪：装有望远镜的这种装置，用于测量
A computation of the difference in elevation between two points by using such a device.
测量水准：使用这种装置来测量两点间高度的不同
Computer Science A bit, an element, a channel, or a row of information.
【计算机科学】 层次，级，位数：位、元件、信道或一行信息
adj.（形容词）
Having a flat, smooth surface.
表面平坦的：有一个平坦的、光滑的表面的
Being on a horizontal plane.
在同一个水平面上的

Being at the same height or position as another; even.
相齐的：与另一个物体在同一高度或位置的；水平的
Being at the same degree of rank, standing, or advantage as another; equal.
同等的：与其他人或物在地位、程度或条件上相同的；平等的
Exhibiting no abrupt variations; steady:
稳定的：不动摇的；稳定的：
例句：
spoke in a level tone.
说话时声调平稳

Rational and balanced; sensible:
合理的，平衡的；理智的：
例句：
came to a level appraisal of the situation; keeps a level head in an emergency.
合理地估计形势；在紧急情况，保持冷静的头脑

Filled evenly to the top:
满满的：与顶部平齐的：
例句：
a level tablespoon of cough medicine.
满满一匙咳嗽药

v.（动词）
lev.eled 或 lev.elled lev.el.ing 或 lev.el.ling lev.els 或 lev.els
v.tr.（及物动词）
To make horizontal, flat, or even:
使成为水平，使平坦，使平均：
例句：
leveled the driveway with a roller; leveled off the hedges with the clippers.
用压路机把路面轧平；用剪子修平篱笆

To tear down; raze.
拆毁；夷平
To knock down with or as if with a blow:
击倒：用或似用拳击倒：
例句：
The challenger leveled the champion with a mighty uppercut.
挑战者用一记有力的上钩拳把卫冕冠军击倒在地

To place on the same level; equalize.
使相等，使平等：把…置于同一水平上；使平等
To aim along a horizontal plane:
沿水平面瞄准：
例句：
leveled the gun at the target.
将枪水平瞄向靶子

To direct emphatically or forcefully toward someone:
严厉指责：直接或强有力地针对某人：
例句：
leveled charges of dishonesty.
指责某人不诚实

To measure the different elevations of (a tract of land) with a level.
测量水平：用水准仪对（土地）做水准测量
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To bring persons or things to an equal level; equalize.
使平等：将人或事物置于平等的条件下；使平等
To aim a weapon horizontally.
瞄准：水平瞄准武器
Informal To be frank and open:
【非正式用语】 诚恳待人，率直待人：
例句：
advised the suspect to level with the authorities.
劝服嫌疑犯对当局坦白

adv.（副词）
Along a flat or even line or plane.
水平地：沿水平面或水平线地

<常用词组>level off
To move toward stability or consistency:
达到平衡或稳定：
例句：
Prices leveled off.
价格趋于稳定

To maneuver an aircraft into a flight attitude that is parallel to the surface of the earth after gaining or losing altitude.
进入平飞：飞机在爬升或俯冲后进入与地面平行的平飞状态
<习惯用语>(one`s) level best
The best one can do in an earnest attempt:
努力尝试自己所能做的最好的：
例句：
I did my level best in math class.
数学课上我尽量做得最好

on the level【非正式用语】
Without deception; honest.
诚实的；坦白的
来源：
Middle English [an instrument to check that a surface is horizontal]
中古英语 [一种检查某一平面是否水平的仪器]
from Old French livel
源自 古法语 livel
from Vulgar Latin *lobellum
源自 俗拉丁语 *lobellum
from Latin lobella [diminutive of] lobra [balance]
源自 拉丁语 lobella [] lobra的小后缀 [平衡]

【引伸】
lev.elly
adv.（副词）
lev.elness
n.（名词）
<参考词汇><同义词>level,flat,even,plane,smooth,flushThese adjectives are applicable to surfaces without irregularities in the form of elevations or depressions.
这些形容词表示高度或深度形式较规则的平面。
Level implies being parallel with the line of the horizon:
Level 含有与水平线平行的意思：
例句：
acres of level farmland.
好几亩水平的农田。

Flat applies to surfaces without curves, protuberances, or indentations:
Flat 指的是没有弧度、隆起或凹陷的表面：
例句：
a flat desk;
很平的桌面；

例句：
flat country;
平坦的国家；

例句：
a flat rock.
平坦的岩石。

Even refers to flat surfacesin which no part is higher or lower than another:
Even 指的是平坦的表面，没有高高低低的地方：
例句：
The water in the pool is as even as a mirror.
池中的水面象镜子一样平滑。

Plane is principally a mathematical termand refers to a surface containing all the straight lines connecting any two points on it:
Plane 主要是一个数学用语，指的是包含所有连接平面上任意两点的直线的平面：
例句：
a plane figure.
平面图形。

Smooth describes a surface on which the absence of even slight irregularities can be established by sight or touch:
Smooth 指的是在一个表面上没有任何可以看到或触摸到的不规则的东西：
例句：
smooth marble;
光滑的大理石；

例句：
a smooth skin.
光滑的皮肤。

Flush applies to a surface that is on an exact level with an adjoining one,forming a continuous surface:
Flush 指的是一个表面与另一竖直表面在同一水平或高度上，从而形成了一个连续的表面：
例句：
a door that is flush with the wall. See also Synonyms at aim
与墙在同一平面上的门 参见同义词 aim