1. to make a surface flat or even
使表面變平或均勻
We need to level the ground before we can lay the patio.
我們需要先把地面整平，才能鋪設露台。
The carpenter used a plane to level the wooden board.
木匠用刨子把木板刨平。
Level Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
level
verb
快速理解
What does "Level" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Level"?
作為動詞，level 主要表示使表面變平、使相等，或將目標對準。
- 1
使平坦
EN: to make a surface flat or even
翻譯: 使表面變得平坦或均勻
- 2
使相等
EN: to make things equal in amount, standard, or position
翻譯: 使數量、標準或地位變得相等
- 3
瞄準
EN: to aim or direct a criticism, weapon, etc.
翻譯: 將批評、武器等對準或指向
- 4
摧毀
EN: to completely destroy a building or area by knocking it down
翻譯: 徹底摧毀建築物或區域，將其夷為平地
小提醒：注意 'level with someone' 是口語片語，意為『對某人坦誠相告』，與『使平坦』的字面意思不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Level" in English）
How to pronounce "Level" in English?"Level" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Level" from YouTube Videos
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“While all species communicate in one way or another, only we humans have really taken it to another level.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Level"?How does "Level" change by context?
2. to knock down or destroy a building or structure completely
徹底摧毀或夷平建築物或結構
The old factory was leveled to make way for the new park.
舊工廠被夷平，以便為新公園騰出空間。
The earthquake leveled entire villages in the region.
地震將該地區的整個村莊夷為平地。
3. to aim or point a weapon, criticism, or accusation at someone or something
將武器、批評或指控對準某人或某物
He leveled his gun at the target.
他把槍對準了目標。
The opposition leveled serious charges against the government.
反對黨對政府提出了嚴厲的指控。
4. to make two or more things equal in amount, value, or standard
使兩個或更多事物在數量、價值或標準上相等
The new tax policy aims to level the playing field for small businesses.
新稅收政策旨在為小型企業創造公平的競爭環境。
The score was leveled in the final minutes of the game.
比分在比賽的最後幾分鐘被扳平了。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Level"?How to make natural sentences with "Level"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| level + noun | 使…變平；夷平 | The bulldozer will level the old building. (推土機將夷平那棟舊建築。) |
| level + noun + to the ground | 將…夷為平地 | The earthquake leveled the entire village to the ground. (地震將整個村莊夷為平地。) |
| level + noun + at + someone | 將（批評、指控等）指向某人 | The journalist leveled serious accusations at the mayor. (記者對市長提出了嚴厲的指控。) |
| level + off/out | 趨於平穩；停止上升或下降 | After a sharp climb, the road finally leveled off. (在急遽爬升後，道路終於變得平坦。) |
| level + with + someone | 對某人坦誠相告 | I decided to level with my boss about the mistake. (我決定向我的老闆坦承這個錯誤。) |
| level the playing field | 創造公平競爭的環境 | The new regulations aim to level the playing field for small businesses. (新法規旨在為小型企業創造公平的競爭環境。) |
用法說明
How is "Level" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Level"?
level something vs level something at/against someone
- level something 通常指「使某物變平、夷平」或「使某物達到水平狀態」，是一個及物動詞，後面直接接名詞（通常是物體或表面）。
- level something at/against someone 則是一個固定片語，意思是「將（批評、指控、武器等）瞄準或指向某人」，帶有對抗或指責的意味。
- 兩者的區別在於後者需要介系詞
at或against來引出具體的目標（通常是人或機構），並且使用的對象多為抽象事物（如指控）或武器。 EN: The construction crew will level the ground before building. 翻譯: 施工隊會在建造前將地面整平。
EN:The opposition leveled serious accusations at the government.
翻譯:反對黨向政府提出了嚴厲的指控。
總結建議
使用時需根據語意判斷是「使物理表面平坦」還是「將抽象事物對準目標」，後者必須加上介系詞 at 或 against。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Level" and similar words?How to choose "Level" vs alternatives?
level vs flatten
「level」強調使表面達到水平或均勻，常用於土地、地基等；「flatten」則強調壓平、使變平，常帶有壓倒、摧毀的含義。
level vs even
「level」作動詞時指使表面變平或達到水平；「even」作動詞時指使事物均勻、平衡或相等。
level vs demolish
「level」可指夷平建築物，但語氣較中性；「demolish」則明確指拆除、摧毀建築物，語氣更強烈且常用。
口語用法
How is "Level" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Level"?
引述
在口語中，level 常用來引述或轉述他人的話，特別是當談話內容涉及直接指控或坦率溝通時。
EN: She just looked at him and said, "I need to level with you, this isn't working."
翻譯: 她只是看著他說：「我得跟你坦白說，這樣行不通。」
EN:He came into the meeting and leveled the accusation that the data had been manipulated.
翻譯:他走進會議，直接指控數據被人為操縱了。
語氣強調
Level 可以與副詞連用，以強調坦白的程度或直接性，使語氣更強烈。
EN: You need to level completely about what happened that night.
翻譯: 關於那晚發生的事，你需要完全坦白。
EN:After years of hiding it, she finally leveled openly about her struggles.
翻譯:隱瞞多年後，她終於公開坦承了自己的困境。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適字眼時，說話者可能會用 level 相關的短語作為停頓填充，以緩和接下來要說的坦率內容。
EN: Okay, to level with you for a second... I think we're going over budget.
翻譯: 好吧，老實跟你說一下... 我覺得我們要超支了。
EN:Let me just level here... I'm not entirely convinced by this plan.
翻譯:讓我坦白說吧... 我對這個計畫不是完全信服。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法，尤其是作為停頓填充或非正式的引述動詞，在學術論文、商業報告或正式文書中應避免使用。在正式寫作中，應選用更標準的詞彙，如 state frankly, admit, confess, 或 assert directly。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Level"?What fixed phrases with "Level" should I remember?
level off
verb + adverb particle
趨於平穩；不再上升或下降
level with someone
verb + preposition
對某人坦誠相告；說實話
level out
verb + adverb particle
變得平坦；穩定下來
level an accusation/a charge against
verb + noun + preposition
提出指控；指責
level the playing field
verb + noun phrase (idiom)
創造公平競爭的環境
level one's gaze at
verb + possessive + noun + preposition
直視；凝視
level criticism at
verb + noun + preposition
對...提出批評
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Level"?Which "Level" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need to level the playing field to make it fair.
✓We need to level the playing field to make it fair.
學習者常誤以為此處的 'level' 是名詞（水平），但在此慣用語中 'level' 是動詞，意為「使…平坦、拉平」。
×He leveled against his opponent.
✓He leveled accusations against his opponent.
動詞 'level' 在表示「提出（指控、批評等）」時是及物動詞，必須接直接受詞（如 accusations, charges, criticism）。
×The price leveled off the peak.
✓The price leveled off after reaching the peak.
'Level off' 是不及物動詞片語，意為「趨於平穩、穩定下來」，後面不直接接名詞。若要說明從何時或何種狀態後趨於平穩，需使用介系詞（如 after, at）。
×She leveled the gun to the target.
✓She leveled the gun at the target.
表示「將（槍、視線等）瞄準、對準」時，動詞 'level' 搭配的介系詞是 'at'，而不是 'to'。
×The building was leveled by the construction company.
✓The construction company leveled the building.
雖然被動語態 'was leveled' 文法正確，但在主動語態能清楚表明施動者時，使用主動語態（The company leveled...）更為直接自然，除非需要強調受動者（建築物）。
×The bulldozer is leveling the ground yesterday.
✓The bulldozer leveled the ground yesterday.
描述過去已完成的「剷平、夷平」動作時，應使用過去簡單式 'leveled'，而非現在進行式。現在進行式用於描述正在進行的動作。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Level"?What are tense/participle forms of "Level"?
levels(3rd_singular)levelling(present_participle)levelled(past)levelled(past_participle)