level with
level with — 片語動詞
- level withbase form
- levels with3rd person singular
- leveling with-ing form
- leveled withpast simple
1. at the same height or vertical position as something else, without being higher
齊平
與某物處於相同高度
at the same height or vertical position as something else, without being higher or lower than it
The top shelf sits level with Gita's shoulders, so she reaches it easily.
最上層的架子與 Gita 的肩膀齊平，所以她不用墊腳就能拿到。
be level with + noun phrase — physical position
Mateo hung the new mirror level with the window frame for a clean look.
Mateo 把新鏡子掛得與窗框齊平，看起來很整潔。
The water in the tank rose until it was level with the red warning line.
水箱裡的水一直升到與紅色警戒線齊平的高度。
Evelyn adjusted the bicycle seat until it sat level with her hips.
Evelyn 調整了腳踏車座椅，直到它與她的臀部齊平。
- even with
more common in American English, same meaning of physical alignment
- flush with
used when surfaces are touching and perfectly aligned
文法句型
be level with + noun phrase
stay level with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Typically used with linking verbs such as 'be', 'sit', 'hang', 'stay', or 'rise'. The object following 'with' is a physical reference point (a body part, a piece of furniture, a mark on a wall).
常見錯誤
2. having the same numerical value, score, amount, or standard as someone or someth
持平；同分
數值、分數或標準相同
having the same numerical value, score, amount, or standard as someone or something else, so that neither is ahead or behind
After the third round, Cyrus's score was level with Apinya's at 42 points.
第三輪比賽結束後，Cyrus 的得分與 Apinya 同樣是 42 分。
be level with + noun phrase — scores tied in a competition
The new tax rate stays level with last year's, so households pay the same.
新的稅率將與去年持平，所以每個家庭繳的稅金一樣。
Wei's donation brought their total level with the fundraising goal of ten thousand dollars.
Wei 的捐款使他們的總額達到一萬美元的募款目標。
The two companies ended the year level with each other in total sales.
這兩家公司當年以相同的總營業額收尾。
- tied with
more specific to sports and games where two competitors have equal points
- equal to
broader usage covering any measurable quality, not just scores
- on a par with
more formal register, often used for standards or quality levels
文法句型
be level with + noun phrase
stay level with + noun phrase
draw level with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in sports, finance, and education contexts where scores, rates, or standards are compared. 'Draw level with' is a frequent variant, especially in British sports reporting.
常見錯誤
3. to tell someone the complete truth about something, especially when the facts ar
坦誠相告
坦白告知全部真相，不隱瞞
to tell someone the complete truth about something, especially when the facts are unpleasant or difficult to share
I'll level with you, Stefan — the repair will cost more than we expected.
Stefan，我就跟你直說了吧——維修費會比我們預期的還高。
level with + someone — formulaic opening for honesty
The nurse decided to level with the patient about the serious risks of the surgery.
護理師決定向病人坦白說明手術的嚴重風險。
level with + someone + about + something
Hassan levelled with his boss and explained that he needed more time.
Hassan 對他的老闆坦白說，他需要更多時間來完成這個專案。
Sivan levelled with the students about their chances of passing the final exam.
Sivan 對學生們坦然說明了他們期末考及格的機會。
Brandon levelled with his teammates and said the competition would be tougher than expected.
Brandon 對隊友坦誠相告，說比賽會比他們想像的困難許多。
- come clean
more informal, often implies admitting wrongdoing or a hidden fact
- confess
carries religious or legal weight; more serious than 'level with'
- tell the truth
more direct and less idiomatic; works in any register
文法句型
level with + someone
level with + someone + about + something
用法筆記
Always takes a personal object introduced by 'with'. Frequently used in the first-person formula 'I'll level with you' to signal a shift to frankness. The object is the person being addressed, not the subject being discussed (which follows 'about').