level

(Английский)

Adj

1. The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.
2. At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with.
3. Unvaried in frequency.
4. Unvaried in volume.
5. Calm.
6. In the same position or rank.
7. Straightforward; direct; clear.
8. Well balanced; even; just; steady; impartial.
9. Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection; monotonic.
10. Perpendicular to a gravitational force.

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A tool for finding whether a surface is level, or for creating a horizontal or vertical line of reference.
2. (countable, uncountable) A distance relative to a given reference elevation.
3. (countable, uncountable) Degree or amount.
4. (countable, uncountable) Achievement or qualification.
5. (countable, uncountable) Distance from the root node of a tree structure.
6. (countable, uncountable) One of several discrete segments of a game, generally increasing in difficulty and representing different locations in the game world.
7. (countable, uncountable) A numeric value given to a character (or other element of a game) that represents its relative power, challenge or eligibility to do things, used as a game mechanic to govern progression through a game.
8. (countable, uncountable) A floor of a multi-storey building.
9. (British, countable, uncountable) An area of almost perfectly flat land.
10. (Singapore, countable, uncountable) A school grade or year.
11. (countable, uncountable) One of the specific values which may be taken by a categorical variable.

Verb

1. (transitive) To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.
2. (transitive) To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.
3. (intransitive) To progress to the next level.
4. (transitive) To aim or direct (a weapon, a stare, an accusation, etc).
5. (transitive) To direct or impose (a penalty, fine, etc) at or upon (someone) [with on or against or at].
6. (intransitive) To make the score of a game equal.
7. (figuratively, transitive) To bring to a common level or plane, in respect of rank, condition, character, privilege, etc.
8. (transitive) To adjust or adapt to a certain level.
9. (intransitive) To speak honestly and openly [with with ‘someone’] (see: level with).

Произносится как (IPA)

/ˈlɛv.əl/

Этимология (Английский)

Унаследовано от среднеанглийский: level

Унаследовано от среднеанглийский: levelen

In summary

From Middle English level, from Old French livel, liveau m, later nivel, niveau, from Latin libella f (“a balance, a level”), diminutive of libra f (“a balance, a level”); see libra, librate. Doublet of libella and niveau.
The verb is from Middle English levelen, from the noun.

Синонимы

even

flat

smooth

rank

grade

degree

standard

equal

plane

class

horizontal

flatten

stage

floor

plain

spirit level

straight

storey

story

layer

point

straighten

make level

status

quality

step

amount

tier

make even

flush

stratum

extent

phase

smooth down

smooth level

level off

row

even out

equalize

water level

rate

aim

position

direct

caste

tied

steady

altitude

square

hierarchy

Переводы

niveau

nivel

livello

Niveau

piano

nível

poziom

livellare

Stand

niveau

plat

niveler

einebnen

Stufe

düzey

Предложения

The highest point in town is Croydon Peak , at above sea level .

Самая высокая точка в городе - Пик Кройдон, на уровне моря.

It was the first Soviet production aircraft capable of supersonic speeds in level flight .

Это был первый советский производственный самолет, способный к сверхзвуковой скорости в уровне полета.

The surface of this feature has low ridges and patches of level terrain .

Поверхность этой функции имеет низкие хребты и участки местности.

She is affiliated to the European Confederation of Independent Unions at the European level .

Она связана с Европейской конфедерацией независимых профсоюзов на европейском уровне.

It is stemless , producing leaves and inflorescence at ground level from a taproot .

Он без стеблей, производит листья и соцветие на уровне земли от Taproot.