level
Meaning: 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.
Examples
- 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.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
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).
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
More From This Topic
More from Abstract Concepts
Flashcards, quizzes, audio pronunciation & spaced repetition — all free