| 单词 | level |
| 释义 | level level // noun, adjective, verb
■ noun
ENTRY LEVEL, ENTRY-LEVEL, HIGH-LEVEL, PRICE LEVEL, TOP-LEVEL
1 [C] the amount of sth that exists in a particular situation at a particular time: low levels of investment a high level of risk attempts to raise production levels Profits were at the same level as the year before.
a high/low level of sth ◆ to control/improve/increase/lower/raise the level of sth ◆ a level rises/falls/stays the same/varies
2 [C,U] a particular standard or quality: We offer the highest level of customer service. This research will take technology to another level.
a high/low level (of sth) ◆ an advanced/a basic/an elementary level ◆ to achieve/reach a level
3 [C,U] a position on a scale of quantity or value: The euro has dropped to its lowest level since 2003.
a high/low level ◆ to break above/drop below/drop to/fall below a level
4 [U,C] a position or rank in an organization or a system: a decision taken at board level Employees at every level will be affected by the changes.
a high/low level ◆ a junior/senior level ◆ an international/a local/national level ◆ to reach/rise to a level
IDIOMS
on the level (AmE also on the up and up) ( honest; legal: Are you sure this deal is on the level? ■ adjective 1 having a flat surface that does not slope 2 having the same value or position as sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. PLAYING FIELD ■ verb [+ obj] (-ll-, AmE -l-) to make sth equal or similar: New technology has a levelling effect on industries. PHRASAL VERBS level down; ◆ level sth down to become the same low or lower level as sth; to make standards, amounts, etc. be of the same low or lower level: The company is aiming to level down the salaries of its executives to cut costs. level off/out to stay at a steady level of development or progress after a period of sharp rises or falls: Sales have levelled off after a period of rapid growth. Prices tend to level out as supply meets demand. SYN FLATTEN OFF/OUT level sth up to make standards, amounts, etc. be of the same high or higher level: We need to level up our after-sales service to the standard of our products. |
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