양, 수량, 정도, 또는 품질의 척도상 위치
a position on a scale of amount, quantity, or quality
예문:
"The noise level in the office is too high."
"Check your cholesterol level regularly."
지면이나 다른 기준점으로부터의 높이 또는 거리
height or distance from the ground or another base
예문:
"The water level in the reservoir is dropping."
"Mount Everest is 8,848 meters above sea level."
계급 구조 내의 위치 또는 과정상의 단계
a position in a hierarchy or a stage in a process
예문:
"She has reached a high level of proficiency."
"The game gets harder at each level."
경사나 기복이 없이 평평하고 고른 표면을 가진
having a flat and even surface without slopes or bumps
예문:
"Make sure the table is level."
"We need a level piece of ground for the tent."
수, 양, 또는 지위가 서로 같은
equal in number, amount, or status
예문:
"The scores were level at 2-2."
"He is on a level with the best in his field."
표면을 평평하거나 고르게 만들다
to make a surface flat or even
예문:
"They leveled the site for the new school."
"Level the surface with a roller."
건물이나 구조물을 완전히 파괴하거나 허물다
to completely destroy or knock down a building or structure
예문:
"The tornado leveled the entire town."
"The building was leveled by the explosion."
무기, 시선, 또는 비난을 누군가에게 겨누거나 향하게 하다
to point or direct a weapon, look, or criticism at someone
예문:
"He leveled his pistol at the target."
"Criticism was leveled at the government's policy."
누군가에게 정직하고 솔직하게 대하다
to be honest and direct with someone
예문:
"I'll level with you: I don't think it's a good idea."
"It's time to level with the public."