level playing field
Collocation
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: A situation where everyone has an equal chance of success
公平竞争环境
igualdad de condiciones
公平な競争環境
공정한 경쟁 환경 (공평한 조건)
We say 'level playing field' not 'equal playing field' or 'flat playing field'. This is a fixed collocation from sport that is now widely used figuratively in business and politics.
我们说'level playing field'而不是'equal playing field'或'flat playing field'。这是来自体育的固定搭配,现在广泛用于商业和政治中的比喻意义。
Decimos 'level playing field' y no 'equal playing field' ni 'flat playing field'. Es una combinación fija del deporte que ahora se usa ampliamente de forma figurada en los negocios y la política.
「level playing field」と言い、「equal playing field」や「flat playing field」とは言いません。スポーツに由来する固定コロケーションで、現在はビジネスや政治でも比喩的に広く使われています。
'level playing field'라고 하며, 'equal playing field'나 'flat playing field'라고 하지 않습니다. 이것은 스포츠에서 유래한 고정된 연어로, 현재 비즈니스와 정치에서 비유적으로 널리 사용됩니다.
Examples
- We need a level playing field for all competitors. 我们需要为所有参赛者创造公平竞争环境。Necesitamos igualdad de condiciones para todos los competidores.すべての競争者に公平な競争環境が必要です。모든 경쟁자에게 공정한 경쟁 환경이 필요합니다.
- The new rules create a level playing field. 新规则创造了公平竞争环境。Las nuevas reglas crean igualdad de condiciones.新しいルールは公平な競争環境を作ります。새로운 규칙은 공정한 경쟁 환경을 만듭니다.
- Small businesses want a level playing field with big corporations. 小企业希望与大企业拥有公平竞争环境。Las pequeñas empresas quieren igualdad de condiciones con las grandes corporaciones.中小企業は大企業と公平な競争環境を求めています。중소기업은 대기업과 공정한 경쟁 환경을 원하고 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: sport, business, politics
Tone: serious
✓ Do Say
- We need a level playing field.我们需要一个公平竞争环境。Necesitamos igualdad de condiciones.公平な競争環境が必要です。공정한 경쟁 환경이 필요합니다.
- The regulations ensure a level playing field.规章制度确保公平竞争环境。La normativa garantiza igualdad de condiciones.規制が公平な競争環境を保証しています。규정이 공정한 경쟁 환경을 보장합니다.
✗ Don't Say
- We need an equal playing field. (use 'level' not 'equal' in this collocation)我们需要一个equal playing field。(在这个搭配中用'level'而不是'equal')Necesitamos un equal playing field. (se usa 'level' y no 'equal' en esta expresión)equal playing fieldが必要です。(このコロケーションでは'equal'ではなく'level'を使います)equal playing field가 필요합니다. (이 연어에서는 'equal'이 아니라 'level'을 사용합니다)
- We need a flat playing field. (use 'level' not 'flat' in this collocation)我们需要一个flat playing field。(在这个搭配中用'level'而不是'flat')Necesitamos un flat playing field. (se usa 'level' y no 'flat' en esta expresión)flat playing fieldが必要です。(このコロケーションでは'flat'ではなく'level'を使います)flat playing field가 필요합니다. (이 연어에서는 'flat'이 아니라 'level'을 사용합니다)
Origin & History
From sport — a literally level field ensures no team has an advantage. Now used figuratively for equal opportunity.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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