elevate /ˈɛlɪˌveɪt/ CET6 TEM4 ( elevating, elevated, elevates )

• 1. 

  V-T When someone or something achieves a more important rank or status, you can say that they are elevated to it. 提拔 [正式] [usu passive]

  例：

  He was elevated to the post of president.

  他被提拔到总裁的职位。

• 2. 

  elevation N-UNCOUNT 提拔

  例：

  The elevation of the assistant coach to the head coaching position within only 9 months was a surprise.

  这位助理教练仅仅在9个月内就被提拔到总教练的位置是件令人惊讶的事。

• 3. 

  V-T If you elevate something to a higher status, you consider it to be better or more important than it really is. 抬高 (地位)

  例：

  Don't elevate your superiors to superstar status.

  不要把你的上级抬高到超级明星的地位。

• 4. 

  V-T To elevate something means to increase it in amount or intensity. 提高 [正式]

  例：

  Emotional stress can elevate blood pressure.

  情绪紧张会使血压升高。

• 5. 

  V-T If you elevate something, you raise it higher. 举起; 抬高

  例：

  A few times a day, elevate feet above heart level.

  一天几次把脚抬到高过心脏的位置。

  例：

  I built a platform to elevate the bed.

  我搭了一个台子把床抬高了。