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		lev·el AHD[lĕvʹəl] D.J.[ˈlevəl]K.K.[ˈlɛvəl]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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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
  level off - To move toward stability or consistency:达到平衡或稳定: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
 
  (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: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
 
 - 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 *lībellum 源自 俗拉丁语 *lībellum 
 
 - from Latin lībella [diminutive of] lībra [balance] 源自 拉丁语 lībella   lībra的小后缀 [平衡] 
 
  levʹelly adv.(副词)levʹelness n.(名词)level, flat, even, plane, smooth, flush- These 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: 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: a flat desk;很平的桌面;flat country;平坦的国家;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: 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: 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: smooth marble;光滑的大理石;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: 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
 
 
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