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  1. Oxford American Dictionary

    elevation

    • IPA[ˌeləˈvāSH(ə)n]

    美式

    • n.
      the action or fact of elevating or being elevated；augmentation of or increase in the amount or level of something

    • noun: elevation, plural noun: elevations

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    名詞

    • 1. the action or fact of elevating or being elevated her sudden elevation to the cabinet 同義詞 promotion, upgrading, advancement, advance, preferment, ... 更多反義詞 demotion
    • ▪ augmentation of or increase in the amount or level of something diabetics have been found to have more pronounced elevation of systolic blood pressure
    • ▪ (in a Christian Mass) the raising of the consecrated elements for adoration a prayer recommended for lay people at the elevation of the Host
    • ▪ the ability of a dancer to attain height in jumps.
    • 2. height above a given level, especially sea level a network of microclimates created by sharp differences in elevation a total elevation gain of 3,995 feet 同義詞 altitude, height, distance above the sea/ground, loftiness
    • ▪ a high place or position most early plantation development was at the higher elevations 同義詞 height, hill, mound, mountain, mount, ... 更多反義詞 depth
    • ▪ the angle of something with the horizontal, especially of a gun or of the direction of a celestial object as every gunner knows, increasing the elevation beyond five degrees can be a risky business
    • 3. a particular side of a building a burglar alarm was prominently displayed on the front elevation 同義詞 side, face, facade, aspect
    • ▪ a drawing or diagram, especially of a building, made by projection on a vertical plane.