elevate

• 动词，指把某物提到更高的位置，或提升某事物的水平、等级或地位。

A verb used to indicate the act of lifting something to a higher position, or raising something to a higher level or status.

1. Raise physicallyB1formal

   To lift something to a higher position.

   举起

   • The platform can elevate the stage by two meters.
   • He elevated the painting to hang it on the wall.
   • The hydraulic system elevates the car for repairs.

   同义词boostheavehoistliftraiseupliftupraise

   反义词depressdescenddroplower

2. Improve status or rankB2formal

   To promote someone to a higher rank or position.

   提升

   • The company elevated her to the position of vice president.
   • He was elevated to the board of directors.
   • The king elevated the knight to a noble title.

   同义词advanceaggrandizedignifyennobleexaltpromoteraiseupgrade

   反义词degradedemotedowngradelowerreduce

3. Improve quality or levelB2formal

   To make something better, more important, or more intense.

   提升

   • The new policy aims to elevate the standard of living.
   • Her speech elevated the mood of the entire audience.
   • Regular exercise can elevate your overall health.

   同义词advanceboostenhanceimproveraiserefineupgradeuplift

   反义词debasedegradedemotediminishlowerreduce