level

Describes a surface that is flat and even, or a person who is calm and not easily upset.

ruОписывает поверхность, которая является ровной и гладкой, или человека, который спокоен и нелегко расстраивается.esDescribe una superficie que es plana y lisa, o a una persona que está tranquila y no se altera fácilmente.frDécrit une surface qui est plane et unie, ou une personne qui est calme et difficile à énerver.deBeschreibt eine Oberfläche, die eben und glatt ist, oder eine Person, die ruhig und schwer aus der Fassung zu bringen ist.ptDescreve uma superfície que é plana e uniforme, sem inclinações ou irregularidades, ou uma pessoa que é calma e não se abala facilmente.zh形容表面平坦光滑，没有高低起伏；也形容人冷静沉着，不易情绪波动。arيصف سطحًا مستويًا وأملس، أو شخصًا هادئًا متزنًا لا يثور بسهولة.

1. Flat and even A2 formal

   Having a flat, horizontal surface without bumps or slopes.

   • The table is not level; it wobbles when I write.
   • Make sure the ground is level before building the shed.
   • The floor in this room is perfectly level.

   ruРовныйesnivel, plano, lisofrplat et horizontaldeEbenptPlano e niveladozh平的arمستوٍ

   Sinónimos: evenflatflushhorizontalplanarplanesmoothuniform

   Antónimos: bumpyinclinedroughslantingslopinguneven

2. Equal in position or status B1 formal

   Being at the same height, rank, or standard as something else.

   • The two teams are level on points after the match.
   • The water level in the lake is level with the dock.
   • His skills are level with those of his colleagues.

   ruРавныйesigual, a la misma alturafrau même niveaudeGleichgestelltptIgualzh同等的arمتساوٍ في المنزلة أو المستوى

   Sinónimos: commensuratecomparableequalequivalentevenidenticaluniform

   Antónimos: disparateunequaluneven

3. Calm and steady B2 formal

   Not showing strong emotions; composed and balanced.

   • She kept a level head during the crisis.
   • He spoke in a level tone despite the argument.
   • Maintaining a level attitude helps in negotiations.

   ruСпокойный и уравновешенныйesSereno y equilibradofrcalme et posédeRuhig und ausgeglichenptCalmo e equilibradozh冷静沉稳arهادئ ومتزن

   Sinónimos: balancedcalmcollectedcomposedcoolequableeven-temperedimperturbablesteadyunruffled

   Antónimos: agitatederraticexcitedunstablevolatile

• more level comparative form
• most level superlative form

A noun referring to a position, rank, or degree on a scale of quantity, quality, or achievement.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее положение, ранг или степень по шкале количества, качества или достижений.esSustantivo que indica una posición, rango o grado en una escala de cantidad, calidad o logro; también puede referirse a una planta de un edificio o a un instrumento para medir la horizontalidad.frNom désignant une position, un rang ou un degré sur une échelle de quantité, de qualité ou de réalisation; également un étage ou un palier dans un bâtiment.deSubstantiv, das die Position, den Rang oder den Grad auf einer Skala von Menge, Qualität oder Leistung bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa posição, grau, categoria ou estágio em uma escala de quantidade, qualidade, hierarquia ou conquistas; também pode se referir a um andar de um edifício ou a uma superfície plana.zh名词，表示在数量、质量或成就的尺度上的位置、等级或程度。arاسم يدل على الموضع أو المرتبة أو الدرجة على مقياس الكمية أو الجودة أو الإنجاز، كما يدل على الطابق في مبنى.

1. Height or position A2 formal

   A position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

   • The water level in the river is rising.
   • She reached a high level of proficiency in Spanish.
   • The noise level in the room was unbearable.

   ruУровеньesNivelfrniveau (position sur une échelle)deNiveauptNívelzh水平arمستوى

   Sinónimos: altitudedegreeelevationgradeheightpositionrankstandingstatus

2. Floor or storey A1 formal

   A floor or storey of a building.

   • The office is on the third level of the building.
   • The parking garage has five levels.
   • We took the elevator to the top level.

   ruЭтажesPlanta o pisofrNiveau d'un bâtimentdeEtageptAndarzh楼层arطابق

   Sinónimos: floorstoreystory

3. Tool for measuring flatness B1 formal

   A device used to determine whether a surface is horizontal or vertical.

   • The carpenter used a level to check the shelf.
   • Make sure the picture is straight using a level.
   • He adjusted the table until the level showed it was even.

   ruУровеньesNivelfrniveau à bulledeWasserwaageptNívelzh水平仪arميزان الاستواء

   Sinónimos: spirit level

4. Stage or degree B1 formal

   A particular stage or degree of something.

   • The course is designed for students at an intermediate level.
   • We need to reduce stress levels in the workplace.
   • The game has multiple levels of difficulty.

   ruУровеньesNivel (etapa o grado)frDegré, stadedeStufe oder GradptNívelzh水平；程度；阶段arمستوى

   Sinónimos: degreeechelongradepositionrankstagestandardsteptier

• levels plural form
• levels' possessive plural form
• level's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something flat, even, or equal, or to aim or direct something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по выравниванию, уравниванию чего-либо или нацеливанию/направлению чего-либо.esVerbo usado para denotar la acción de igualar, aplanar o poner algo al mismo nivel, o de apuntar o dirigir algo hacia un objetivo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre égal ou plan, d'égaliser ou de mettre à niveau, ainsi que de viser ou de pointer quelque chose.deVerb, das das Ausgleichen oder Gleichstellen von etwas oder das Richten/Zielen von etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo plano ou uniforme, igualar algo, ou apontar/direcionar algo para um alvo.zh动词，表示使某物变平、变齐或使相等，也可表示瞄准或对准某物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تسوية الشيء أو جعله مستويًا، أو معادلة شيء بآخر، أو توجيه الشيء نحو هدف.

1. Make flat or even B1 formal

   To make something flat, smooth, or even in surface.

   • They leveled the ground before building the house.
   • The bulldozer leveled the pile of dirt.
   • She leveled the cake batter with a spatula.

   ruВыровнятьesnivelarfrAplanirdeEbnenptNivelarzh弄平arتسوية السطح

   Sinónimos: equalizeevenflattenplanesmoothstraighten

   Antónimos: pockmarkroughroughenuneven

2. Aim or direct B2 formal

   To aim or direct something, such as a weapon, criticism, or accusation, at someone or something.

   • He leveled the gun at the target.
   • Criticism was leveled at the government's policy.
   • She leveled a serious accusation against her colleague.

   ruНаправитьesdirigir (contra)frviser, dirigerderichtenptDirigirzh对准arتوجيه

   Sinónimos: aimdirectfocuspointtargettrainturn

3. Equalize or balance B2 formal

   To make something equal or balanced in status, amount, or value.

   • The new law aims to level the playing field for small businesses.
   • He scored a goal to level the score.
   • Efforts were made to level income disparities.

   ruВыравниватьesIgualar o equilibrarfrégaliser, équilibrerdeAusgleichenptEquilibrarzh使平等arالتسوية والتوازن

   Sinónimos: adjustalignbalanceequalizeequateevenmatchsquare

   Antónimos: disproportionimbalance

• leveled past participle
• levelled past participle
• leveled past simple
• levelled past simple
• leveling present participle
• levelling present participle
• levels third person singular

Variantes phrasal: level off