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L0087900 (lēg)n.1. An association of states, organizations, or individuals for common action; an alliance.2. Sports An association of teams or clubs that compete chiefly among themselves. Also called loop¹.3. A class or level of competition: The ski jump was out of his league.v. leagued, leagu·ing, leagues v.intr. To come together in or as if in a league.v.tr. To bring together in or as if in a league.

[Alteration (influenced by Italian lega) of Middle English liege, from Old French ligue, from Medieval Latin liga and from Old Italian lega, liga (from legare, to bind), both from Latin ligāre, to bind; see leig- in Indo-European roots.]

league²

L0087900 (lēg)n. Abbr. lea.1. a. A unit of distance equal to 3.0 statute miles (4.8 kilometers).b. Any of various other units of about the same length.2. A square league.

[Middle English lege, from Old French liue, leguee, from Latin leuga, a measure of distance, of Gaulish origin.]

league

(liːɡ) n1. an association or union of persons, nations, etc, formed to promote the interests of its members2. an association of sporting clubs that organizes matches between member teams of a similar standard3. a class, category, or level: he is not in the same league. 4. in league working or planning together (with)5. (modifier) of, involving, or belonging to a league: a league game; a league table. vb, leagues, leaguing or leaguedto form or be formed into a league[C15: from Old French ligue, from Italian liga, ultimately from Latin ligāre to bind]

league

(liːɡ) n (Units) an obsolete unit of distance of varying length. It is commonly equal to 3 miles[C14 leuge, from Late Latin leuga, leuca, of Celtic origin]

league¹

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n., v. leagued, lea•guing. n. 1. a covenant or compact made between persons, parties, states, etc., for the promotion or maintenance of common interests or for mutual assistance or service. 2. the aggregation of persons, parties, states, etc., associated in such a covenant or compact; confederacy. 3. an association of individuals having a common goal. 4. a group of athletic teams organized to compete chiefly among themselves: a bowling league. 5. group; class; category. v.t., v.i. 6. to unite in a league; combine. Idioms: in league, working together, esp. clandestinely; conspiring. [1425–75; earlier leage, late Middle English ligg (< Middle French ligue) < Italian liga, lega, n. derivative of legare < Latin ligāre to bind] syn: See alliance.

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n. 1. a unit of distance, varying at different periods and in different countries, in English-speaking countries usu. estimated roughly at 3 miles (4.8 kilometers). 2. a square league, as a unit of land measure. [1350–1400; Middle English lege, leuge < Late Latin leuga a Gaulish unit of distance equal to 1.5 Roman miles, appar. < Gaulish]

League

a group of persons, states, or other organizations with a common interest.

league

Past participle: leagued
Gerund: leaguing

Imperative
league
league

Present
I league
you league
he/she/it leagues
we league
you league
they league

Preterite
I leagued
you leagued
he/she/it leagued
we leagued
you leagued
they leagued

Present Continuous
I am leaguing
you are leaguing
he/she/it is leaguing
we are leaguing
you are leaguing
they are leaguing

Present Perfect
I have leagued
you have leagued
he/she/it has leagued
we have leagued
you have leagued
they have leagued

Past Continuous
I was leaguing
you were leaguing
he/she/it was leaguing
we were leaguing
you were leaguing
they were leaguing

Past Perfect
I had leagued
you had leagued
he/she/it had leagued
we had leagued
you had leagued
they had leagued

Future
I will league
you will league
he/she/it will league
we will league
you will league
they will league

Future Perfect
I will have leagued
you will have leagued
he/she/it will have leagued
we will have leagued
you will have leagued
they will have leagued

Future Continuous
I will be leaguing
you will be leaguing
he/she/it will be leaguing
we will be leaguing
you will be leaguing
they will be leaguing

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been leaguing
you have been leaguing
he/she/it has been leaguing
we have been leaguing
you have been leaguing
they have been leaguing

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been leaguing
you will have been leaguing
he/she/it will have been leaguing
we will have been leaguing
you will have been leaguing
they will have been leaguing

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been leaguing
you had been leaguing
he/she/it had been leaguing
we had been leaguing
you had been leaguing
they had been leaguing

Conditional
I would league
you would league
he/she/it would league
we would league
you would league
they would league

Past Conditional
I would have leagued
you would have leagued
he/she/it would have leagued
we would have leagued
you would have leagued
they would have leagued

league

A unit of length equal to 3 miles.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	league - an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its membersconferenceassociation - a formal organization of people or groups of people; "he joined the Modern Language Association"big league, major league, majors - the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)bush league, minor league, minors - a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball)baseball league - a league of baseball teamsbasketball league - a league of basketball teamsbowling league - a league of bowling teamsfootball league - a league of football teamshockey league - a league of hockey teamsIvy League - a league of universities and colleges in the northeastern United States that have a reputation for scholastic achievement and social prestigeclass, division - a league ranked by quality; "he played baseball in class D for two years"; "Princeton is in the NCAA Division 1-AA"
	2.	league - an association of states or organizations or individuals for common actionunion - a political unit formed from previously independent people or organizations; "the Soviet Union"Five Nations, Iroquois League, League of Iroquois, Six Nations - a league of Iroquois tribes including originally the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca (the Five Nations); after 1722 they were joined by the Tuscarora (the Six Nations)
	3.	league - an obsolete unit of distance of variable length (usually 3 miles)linear measure, linear unit - a unit of measurement of lengthinternational mile, land mile, mile, stat mi, statute mile, mi - a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
Verb	1.	league - unite to form a leagueunite, unify - act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

league

noun1. association, union, alliance, coalition, group, order, band, corporation, combination, partnership, federation, compact, consortium, guild, confederation, fellowship, fraternity, confederacy the League of Nations2. championship, competition, tournament, contest The club are on the brink of promotion to the Premier League.3. (Informal) class, group, level, category, ability group Her success has taken her out of my league.in league with someone collaborating with, leagued with, allied with, conspiring with, working together with, in cooperation with, in cahoots with (informal), hand in glove with He accused the President of being in league with the terrorists.

league

noun1. An association, especially of nations for a common cause:alliance, Anschluss, bloc, cartel, coalition, confederacy, confederation, federation, organization, union.2. A group of people united in a relationship and having some interest, activity, or purpose in common:association, club, confederation, congress, federation, fellowship, fraternity, guild, order, organization, society, sorority, union.3. A group of athletic teams that play each other:association, circuit, conference, loop.4. A division of persons or things by quality, rank, or grade:bracket, class, grade, order, rank, tier.verb1. To be formally associated, as by treaty:align, ally, confederate, federate.2. To assemble or join in a group:band, combine, gang up, unite.

Translations

联盟联赛里格长度名：约为4.8公里俱乐部的联合会

league¹

(liːg) noun1. a union of persons, nations etc for the benefit of each other. the League for the Protection of Shopkeepers.联盟2. a grouping of sports clubs for games. （体育运动队的）联赛，（运动）俱乐部的联合会 be in league with to be allied to. 结盟

league²

(liːg) noun an old measure of distance (about 4.8 km). 里格（长度名：约为4.8公里）

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→ 联盟zhCN

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big leagues

An area, echelon, or sphere of great competition, success, power, achievement, etc. Refers to major (i.e., "big") leagues of sports teams. I know you're new here, but you need to perform much better than that. You're in the big leagues now. Welcome to the big leagues, senator.See also: big, league

in a league of (one's)/its own

Completely superior to others of one's or its kind. As a lawyer, Janice is truly in a league of her own. The reigning Super Bowl champions continue to play as if they're in a league of their own. The newest car from Ferrari is in a league of its own.See also: league, of, own

major league(s)

An area, echelon, or sphere of great competition, success, power, achievement, etc. Refers to the major leagues of sports teams. I know you're new here, but you need to perform much better if you want to stay in this law firm. You're in the major leagues now. Welcome to the major league of politics, senator.See also: major

be out of (one's) league

To be a poor match for someone, often because someone or something is considered superior. Although it can be used in other situations, this phrase is very often applied to romantic partners that are not similarly attractive or wealthy. I can't believe that average-looking guy is dating a supermodel—she is totally out of his league! I've only been working in IT for a few months, so that advanced position is really out of my league.See also: league, of, out

bush league

slang Subpar or inept; lame. The phrase comes from minor league baseball, in which some teams played on unkempt fields bordered by bushes, or in rural, "bush" towns. Primarily heard in US. Their operation is pretty bush league—no professionalism at all. The way you just let that forward go around you and score was bush league, dude—show some effort and play harder!See also: bush, league

out of (one's) league

1. Not the proper match for someone, often because the other person is considered superior in some way. Although it can be used in other situations, this phrase is very often applied to romantic partners who are more attractive or wealthy. I can't believe that average-looking guy is dating a supermodel—she is totally out of his league!2. Not within the scope of one's training or skills. I've only been working in the department for a few months, so that management position is really out of my league.See also: league, of, out

in league (with someone)

In close, often secretive or conspiratorial cooperation with someone. It turned out that the business tycoon was in league with local law enforcement to have the investigation dropped. We've been in league with a company overseas who can produce the product for half the price.See also: league

in the same league

Having the same or similar qualities, skills, or achievements. While their journey to the Olympics has been remarkable, it's clear that this young team is just not in the same league as the rest of the competition.See also: league, same

Ivy League

1. noun The collective name for the group of eight prestigious universities located in the Northeastern US, including Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale. Meredith really wants to go to a school in the Ivy League, but I doubt she has good enough grades.2. adjective Referring to those universities. Meredith really wants to go to an Ivy League school, but I doubt she has good enough grades.See also: ivy, league

be in a different league

To be superior to others of one's or its kind. As a lawyer, Janice is truly in a different league than everyone else in her office. The newest car from Ferrari is in a different league altogether.See also: different, league

be not in the same league

To not have the same or similar level of qualities, skills, or achievements (as someone or something else). While their journey to the Olympics has been remarkable, it's clear that this young team is just not in the same league as the rest of the competition. It's fine to enjoy dumb action films, but they're not in the same league as classics like Casablanca!See also: league, not, same

seven-league boots

The ability to travel at very fast speeds; that which grants the ability to travel at very high speeds. An allusion to magical boots featured in European folklore that grant the wearer the ability to travel seven leagues in a single stride. The new technology allows electric cars to drive with seven-league boots, as opposed to the concrete shoes that hampered earlier models.See also: boot

big-league

Describing or indicative of the highest level of something. That's a tough injury to come back from—I wonder if he'll ever be a big-league pitcher again.

not in the same league as (someone or something)

Not nearly as good, desirable, or impressive as someone or something else. The sequel isn't too bad, but it isn't in the same league as the original. I know I'm a skilled artist, but I'm not in the same league as the other people here!See also: league, not, same

not in the same league with (someone or something)

Not nearly as good, desirable, or impressive as someone or something else. The sequel isn't too bad, but it isn't in the same league with the original. I know I'm a skilled artist, but I'm not in the same league with the other people here!See also: league, not, same

play in the big leagues

To work, compete, or participate in an area, echelon, or sphere of exceptional success, ability, power, achievement, etc. Refers to major (i.e., "big") leagues of sports teams. I know you're new here, but you need to perform much better than that. You're playing in the big leagues now. These aren't petty small-town squabbles you're involved in anymore, Senator—you're playing in the big leagues.See also: big, league, play

in league (with someone)

Fig. [of people] secretly cooperating, often to do something bad or illegal. The county sheriff is in league with criminals. The car thieves and some crooked police are in league to make money from stolen cars.See also: league

not in the same league with someone or something

not nearly as good as someone or something. John isn't in the same league with Bob at tennis. This house isn't in the same league with our old one.See also: league, not, same

play in the big leagues

Fig. to be involved in something of large or important proportions. (Alludes to playing a professional sport at the highest level.) You had better shape up if you want to play in the big leagues. The conductor shouted at the oboist, "You're playing in the big leagues now. Tune up or ship out."See also: big, league, play

big league

An area of tough competition and high rewards; the largest or foremost of its kind. For example, Winning an Oscar put this unknown actress in the big league. The term alludes to the major (big) leagues of American baseball. [Late 1800s] Also see big time, def. 2. See also: big, league

in league with

Also, in cahoots with. In close cooperation or in partnership with, often secretly or in a conspiracy. For example, "For anybody on the road might be a robber, or in league with robbers" (Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities, 1859), or We suspect that the mayor is in cahoots with the construction industry. The first term dates from the mid-1500s. The variant, a colloquialism dating from the early 1800s, may come from the French cahute, "a small hut or cabin," and may allude to the close quarters in such a dwelling. See also: league

in the same league

On the same level of skill, in the same class, as in As a woodworker, Bill wishes he were in the same league as Carl, who is a master carpenter. This metaphoric expression alludes to the leagues of baseball clubs, categorized as major or minor. It is often put negatively as not in the same league, as in This restaurant is not in the same league as the French café across the street. [Early 1900s] See also: league, same

seven-league boots

the ability to travel very fast on foot. This phrase comes from the fairy story of Hop o' my Thumb, in which magic boots enable the wearer to travel seven leagues at each stride.See also: boot

be in a different ˈleague

be much better, bigger, etc. than other similar things, people, etc: The new designs are in a different league from those that have been used before.See also: different, league

be out of somebody’s ˈleague

(informal) be too difficult, expensive, etc. for somebody: You can’t afford a lawyer like that. She’s way out of your league.See also: league, of, out

in ˈleague (with somebody)

making secret plans with somebody: They accused him of being in league with the terrorists, which of course he denied.See also: league

not be in the same ˈleague/ˈclass/ˈstreet

(informal) be of a much lower standard than somebody/something: He was a good painter, but not in the same league as Picasso. ♢ We’re not in the same class as the Swiss ski team. They’re the best in the world.See also: class, league, not, same, street

big league

1. n. a situation where competition is keen and a high level of performance is expected. (Usually plural. Referred originally to major league sports.) You’re in the big leagues now—no more penny-ante stuff. 2. and big-league mod. professional; big time. (From baseball.) When I’m a big-league star, I’ll send you free tickets. See also: big, league

big-league

verbSee big league

play in the big leagues

in. to become involved in something of large or important proportions. The conductor shouted at the oboist, “You’re playing in the big leagues now. Tune up or ship out.” See also: big, league, play

bush league

Anything amateurish or otherwise below professional caliber. Baseball teams have been divided into two broad categories. Major league teams, also known as the big leagues, have the most professional players who play in state-of-the-art stadiums. Then there are minor league teams, composed of players on their way up or down the baseball ladder and ballparks that range in quality from almost-major league to close-to-sandlot. The latter fields, especially those in rural areas, weren't always enclosed by fences; instead they had shrubbery around their perimeters. Hence the phrase “bush league,” where the level of play was far from major league ability. The expression quickly spread to any endeavor that was less than expertly done.See also: bush, league

Ivy League

A preppy clothing style. Named for the athletic federation of Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, and Yale, “Ivy League” described a 1950s and '60s men's fashion: pants with no pleats and a buckle in the rear. The buckle could be used to expand or shorten the waist fit, although it was primarily for adornment. There were also British-influence narrow-brim caps that had a buckle in the back. Why “Ivy League”? The schools were considered (at least by some) to be sophisticated, elite, and thus worthy of emulation, an attitude that their students did little to disabuse.See also: ivy, league

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noun association

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noun championship

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noun an association, especially of nations for a common cause

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noun a group of people united in a relationship and having some interest, activity, or purpose in common

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noun a group of athletic teams that play each other

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noun a division of persons or things by quality, rank, or grade

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verb to be formally associated, as by treaty

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verb to assemble or join in a group

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