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elevated

UK //ˈel.ɪ.veɪ.tɪd//US //ˈel.ə.veɪ.t̬ɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'elevatus',是 'elevare' 的过去分词,意为 '举起' 或 '升高'。

adjective

❶ 指位置或高度较高的,常用来形容物体或建筑高于周围环境。

“The house has an elevated position overlooking the valley.”

(这栋房子位于高处,可以俯瞰整个山谷。)

“The elevated walkway provides a safe path above the busy street.”

(高架人行道在繁忙的街道上方提供了一条安全通道。)

❶ 形容状态、水平或质量较高的,常用于抽象概念如地位、情绪或水平。

“She has an elevated status in the company due to her experience.”

(由于她的经验,她在公司拥有较高的地位。)

“His elevated mood was noticeable after the good news.”

(好消息之后,他的情绪明显高涨。)

同义词:raised, high, lofty, uplifted, heightened

常见短语

elevated train — 指高架列车,通常在城市中运行于高架轨道上,以避免地面交通干扰。

“The elevated train runs above the streets of the city.”

(高架列车在城市街道上方运行。)

elevated blood pressure — 指血压升高,通常用于医学描述血压高于正常水平的状态。

“The doctor noted his elevated blood pressure during the check-up.”

(医生在检查时注意到他的血压升高。)