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elevate

UK //ˈel.ɪ.veɪt//US //ˈel.ə.veɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'elevare',由 'e-'(向上)和 'levare'(举起)组成,意为“举起”或“提升”。

verb

❶ 将某物举起或提升到更高的位置,也可用于比喻性地提高地位、水平或重要性。

“The platform was elevated to allow everyone to see the speaker.”

(平台被升高,以便每个人都能看到演讲者。)

“Regular exercise can elevate your mood and energy levels.”

(定期锻炼可以提升你的情绪和能量水平。)

同义词:raise, lift, promote, enhance, boost

常见短语

elevate to — 将某人提升到更高的职位或地位,通常用于正式或重要场合。

“He was elevated to the rank of captain after his outstanding performance.”

(由于表现出色,他被提升为上尉军衔。)