Tra từ level - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

level [level levels levelled leveled levelling leveling] noun, adjective, verb BrE [ˈlevl] NAmE [ˈlevl]
noun

AMOUNT
1. countable the amount of sth that exists in a particular situation at a particular time
•a test that checks the level of alcohol in the blood
•a relatively low/high level of crime
•low/high pollution levels
• Profits were at the same level as the year before.

STANDARD
2. countable, uncountable a particular standard or quality
•a high level of achievement
•a computer game with 15 levels
• What is the level of this course?
• He studied French to degree level.
•Both players are on a level (= of the same standard).
•I refuse to sink to their level (= behave as badly as them).
see also ↑A level, ↑entry-level

RANK IN SCALE
3. uncountable, countable a position or rank in a scale of size or importance
•a decision taken at board level
• Discussions are currently being held at national level.

POINT OF VIEW
4. countable a particular way of looking at, reacting to or understanding sth
• On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me.
• Fables can be understood on various levels.

HEIGHT
5. countable, uncountable the height of sth in relation to the ground or to what it used to be
•the level of water in the bottle
• The cables are buried one metre below ground level.
• The floodwater nearly reached roof level.
•The tables are not on a level (= the same height).
see also ↑eye level, ↑sea level

FLOOR/LAYER
6. countable a floor of a building; a layer of ground
• The library is all on one level.
• Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site.
•a multi-level parking lot
see also ↑split-level

TOOL
7. countable = ↑spirit level

Word Origin:
Middle English (denoting an instrument to determine whether a surface is horizontal): from Old French livel, based on Latin libella, diminutive of libra ‘scales, balance’.

Thesaurus:
level noun
1. C
•Another cause for concern is the rising level of crime.
degree • • extent • • scale • • size • • proportions • |formal magnitude •
the true level/extent/size
assess/judge the level/degree/extent/scale/size/magnitude of sth
realize the level/degree/extent/scale/size of sth
2. C, U
•These students have a high level of language ability.
standard • • grade • • quality • |BrE calibre • |AmE caliber •
be of a/the … level/standard/grade/quality/calibre
high/highest/low level/standard/grade/quality/calibre
raise/improve the level/standard/quality/calibre of sth
3. C
•He promised reforms at all levels of government.
rank • • grade • • position • • class • • status •
sb's level/rank/class/position/status in/within sth
a/the low/lower level/rank/grade/position/class/status
a/the high/higher level/rank/grade/position/status
a/the senior level/rank/grade/position
4. C
•The library is all on one level.
floor • • deck • • tier • |especially BrE storey • |AmE usually story •
on the top, etc. level/floor/deck/tier/storey
the top/upper/lower level/floor/deck/tier/storey

Example Bank:
•200 m above sea level
•Are we on the right level for the restaurant?
•At a conscious level, I was quite satisfied with my life.
•At the local level there's a lot to be said for the plan.
•Crime has reached its highest level ever.
•Emissions are well below the levels set by the WHO.
•Excessive levels of lead were found in the water.
•He rose to the level of general manager.
•He's reading at grade level.
•Her blood pressure has returned to its normal level.
•Her illness has reached an advanced level.
•His English is way above the level of the other students.
•Industrial output has reached record levels.
•It's time to take my career to the next level.
•Mortgage rates were 10% above their current level.
•On a superficial level everything appears to be in order, but at a deeper level you an see that there's a lot wrong.
•On the second floor you are on a level with the treetops.
•Radiation is well below the permitted level.
•Rents will be kept at this level for another year.
•She has played tennis at a high level.
•She predicts that fuel prices will remain at current levels.
•Take the elevator to Level Four.
•The book is not suitable for students below degree level.
•The difficulty level of the exercises in the book varies widely.
•The party needs to win support at grass-roots level.
•The plane was flying at a very low level.
•The teaching is at quite a basic level.
•The thing has got to be organized on an international level.
•The water rose to the level of the ground floor windows.
•There will be stiff penalties if companies exceed these levels of pollution.
•These decisions are made at board level.
•They are going to raise the level of the banks to prevent flooding.
•They have a good range of entry-level computers for beginners.
•They have achieved higher levels of efficiency.
•They were asked to indicate the level of distress they experienced as a result of their experiences.
•They work hard, but with varying levels of success.
•We probably need to look at this problem at a more detailed level.
•You need to do all three levels to qualify as a canteen supervisor.
•a generous level of financial support for the arts
•a shelf at eye level
•a sport suitable for people of all fitness levels
•an acceptable level of risk
•below the level of the cloud
•keen amateurs who work hard, with varying levels of success
•language students at different levels of proficiency
•permitted levels of chemical pollutants
•students at intermediate level
•students who have reached the intermediate level
•the problem of rising sea levels
•the upper levels of the civil service
•the worst level of business failure since 1997
•Another cause for concern is the rising level of crime.
•He has reached an advanced level in his studies.
•He promised reforms at all levels of government.
•High stress levels will affect employees' productivity.
•It's people at the lower levels within the company that will lose their jobs.
•Most of these students have a high level of language ability.
•On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me.
•Remember that we parked on level 5.
•She reached a very high level at a very young age.
•She studied psychology at degree level.
•Standards of hygiene are at a fairly low level.
•The aim is to reduce pollution levels in the city.
•The decision is being made at top level.
•The school offers classes at all levels from beginner to advanced.
•There is a lot of corruption at a local level.
•These cities have relatively low levels of unemployment.
•This computer game has fifteen levels.
•a test to check the level of alcohol in the blood
Idioms: ↑do your level best ▪ ↑level pegging ▪ ↑level playing field ▪ ↑level the playing field ▪ ↑on the level
Derived: ↑level off ▪ ↑level something at somebody ▪ ↑level something down ▪ ↑level something up ▪ ↑level with somebody

adjective

FLAT
1. having a flat surface that does not slope
• Pitch the tent on level ground.
• Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon).
compare ↑heaped

EQUAL
2. having the same height, position, value, etc. as sth
• Are these pictures level?
•~ with sth This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation.
•She drew level with (= came beside) the police car.
3. ~ (with sb) (especially BrE, sport)having the same score as sb
•A good second round brought him level with the tournament leader.
•France took an early lead but Wales soon drew level (= scored the same number of points).

VOICE/LOOK
4. not showing any emotion; steady
Syn: ↑even
•a level gaze
see also ↑levelly

Word Origin:
Middle English (denoting an instrument to determine whether a surface is horizontal): from Old French livel, based on Latin libella, diminutive of libra ‘scales, balance’.

Thesaurus:
level adj.
1.
•Pitch the tent on level ground.
flat • • horizontal • |often approving smooth •
Opp: uneven, Opp: bumpy
a level/flat/smooth/horizontal surface
a level/flat/smooth road/floor
level/flat ground
Level or flat? Level is used most often with the words ground and floor; flat is used more to talk about surfaces that are not rounded or landscapes that do not have any hills
•a flat base/stomach/surface
• flat land
• a flat landscape/field/plateau
2. not before noun (especially BrE)
•The clubs are level on points.
even • • neck and neck •
level/neck and neck with sb

Example Bank:
•Keep the pot level, or you'll spill the coffee.
•Make sure you get the shelf level before screwing it in.
•The floor has got to be absolutely level.
•The top of the water came level with her chin.
•Add a level tablespoon of flour.
•France took an early lead but Wales soon drew level.
•He went into the last match on level points with Jones.
•The clubs are level on points.
•The score was level at 5 points each.

verb (-ll-, especially US -l-)

MAKE FLAT
1. transitive ~ sth (off/out) to make sth flat or smooth
•If you're laying tiles, the floor will need to be levelled first.

DESTROY
2. transitive ~ sth to destroy a building or a group of trees completely by knocking it down
Syn: ↑raze
•The blast levelled several buildings in the area.

MAKE EQUAL
3. transitive, intransitive ~ (sth) to make sth equal or similar: (BrE)Davies levelled the score at 2 all.

POINT
4. transitive ~ sth (at sb) to point sth, especially a gun, at sb
•I had a gun levelled at my head.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
Middle English (denoting an instrument to determine whether a surface is horizontal): from Old French livel, based on Latin libella, diminutive of libra ‘scales, balance’.

Example Bank:
•Bulldozers are now waiting to level their home.
•She brought her right hand from behind her and levelled the pistol.
•She levelled the gun at his head.

See also: ↑on the up and up