elevated

• 形容某事物在水平、地位、等级或质量上被提升或更高；也常指高雅、庄重或正式的语言、思想或风格。

Describes something that is raised in level, rank, or quality; often used to refer to sophisticated or formal language, thoughts, or positions.

1. Raised in positionB1formal

   Situated or placed at a higher level or position.

   升高的

   • The elevated platform gave the speaker a better view of the audience.
   • The house is built on an elevated area to avoid flooding.
   • The train runs on an elevated track above the city streets.

   同义词alofthighliftedraiseduplifted

   反义词depressedlowloweredsunken

2. Increased in amount or levelB2formal

   Higher than normal in quantity, degree, or intensity.

   升高的

   • The patient has an elevated heart rate.
   • There is an elevated risk of infection after surgery.
   • The report shows elevated levels of pollution in the river.

   同义词augmentedhighincreasedinflatedraised

   反义词decreaseddiminishedlowloweredreduced

3. High in rank or statusB2formal

   Having a high social, professional, or moral position.

   高贵的

   • She holds an elevated position in the company.
   • The speech was full of elevated sentiments about justice.
   • He comes from an elevated social background.

   同义词augustdistinguishedeminentexaltedhigh-rankingloftynobleprestigious

   反义词basehumbleinferiorlowly

• 高架铁路，指建在高于街道地面的轨道上的电气化铁路。

A noun referring to a railway that is powered by electricity and runs on a track raised above street level.

1. Elevated railwayB2informalamerican

   A railway that is powered by electricity and runs on a track raised above street level.

   高架铁路

   • We took the elevated to get downtown quickly.
   • The city's elevated system connects the suburbs to the center.
   • The elevated rattled loudly as it passed overhead.

   同义词elevated railwayloverhead railway

• 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