English Dictionary

level

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈlɛv.əl/

動詞

比喩的用法 通常 with 前置詞句

To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible. / To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze. / (role-playing games, video games) To progress to the next level.

日本語の意味

物体を平らに整える、水平にする / 建物などを取り壊して平坦にする / （ゲームなどで）次の段階に進む、レベルアップする

Before installing the shelves, level the brackets so they hang straight.

棚を取り付ける前に、金具を水平に調整してまっすぐに掛かるようにしてください。

意味（1）

To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.

You can level the table by turning the pads that screw into the feet.

意味（2）

To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.

The hurricane leveled the forest.

意味（3）

(role-playing games, video games) To progress to the next level.

I levelled after defeating the dragon.

意味（4）

To aim or direct (a weapon, a stare, an accusation, etc).

He levelled an accusation of fraud at the directors. The hunter levels the gun before taking a shot.

意味（5）

To direct or impose (a penalty, fine, etc) at or upon (someone).

If the right of killing salmon belong exclusively to the King, and consequently to his donatories, why has not the Legislature secured the right by levelling penalties against such as should encroach upon it … ?

意味（6）

(sports) To make the score of a game equal.

Holt was furious referee Michael Oliver refused to then award him a penalty after Ledley King appeared to pull his shirt and his anger was compounded when Spurs immediately levelled.

意味（7）

(figuratively) To bring to a common level or plane, in respect of rank, condition, character, privilege, etc.

to level all the ranks and conditions of men

意味（8）

To adjust or adapt to a certain level.

to level remarks to the capacity of children

意味（9）

(usually with "with") To speak honestly and openly with.

Sean, I'll level with you. This could get ugly. Do you have a gun?

levels （ present singular third-person ）

leveling （ US participle present ）

levelling （ participle present ）

leveled （ US participle past ）

leveled （ US past ）

levelled （ participle past ）

levelled （ past ）