level
Significado: A position on a scale; a flat horizontal surface; degree or amount
Level describes position in a hierarchy ('management level'), a degree or amount ('stress levels'), or a flat surface ('at eye level'). In British education, 'A-levels' are advanced qualifications. As an adjective, it means flat or equal ('level ground'). The phrase 'on the level' means honest.
Ejemplos
- The water level in the reservoir is dangerously low. 水库的水位低得危险。El nivel de agua en el embalse está peligrosamente bajo.貯水池の水位が危険なほど低いです。저수지의 수위가 위험할 정도로 낮습니다.
- She's working at an advanced level. 她正在高级水平上工作。Ella está trabajando a un nivel avanzado.彼女は上級レベルで働いています。그녀는 상급 수준에서 일하고 있습니다.
- Make sure the shelf is completely level before fixing it. 固定之前确保架子完全水平。Asegúrate de que la estantería esté completamente nivelada antes de fijarla.固定する前に棚が完全に水平であることを確認してください。고정하기 전에 선반이 완전히 수평인지 확인하세요.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'livel', from Latin 'libella' meaning 'a balance, a level', diminutive of 'libra' (a balance, scales). The same root gives us 'libra' (the zodiac sign depicted as scales) and 'deliberate' (to weigh carefully).
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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