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柯林斯词典

    elevation /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/ (elevations)

  • 1. N-COUNT The elevation of a place is its height above sea level. 海拔

    We're probably at an elevation of about 13,000 feet above sea level. 我们很可能在海拔13000英尺的高度。

  • 2. N-COUNT An elevation is a piece of ground that is higher than the area around it. 高地

    ...the monument was on an elevation, which could be seen from the church. …这座纪念碑在一块高地上，从教堂能看到。

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剑桥词典

    elevation noun (OF A BUILDING)

    [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]   architecture   specialized
    the front or side of a building as shown on a drawing
    立面图；立视图
    This plan shows the front , side , and back elevations of the new supermarket . 该示意图展示的是新超市的正、侧、后三面的立视图。

    elevation noun (OF A PLACE)

    [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ] formal
    the height of a place above the level of the sea
    海拔；高度
    Atmospheric pressure varies with elevation and temperature . 气压随海拔和气温的变化而变化。
    The crop is not grown at high elevations/above an elevation of 1,000 metres . 这种作物不宜在海拔高的／海拔高于1000米的地区种植。

    elevation noun (HILL)

    [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ] formal
    a hill
    丘；高地，高处
    The flagpole stands on a small elevation in front of the building . 旗杆矗立在楼前的一小块高地上。

    elevation noun (IMPORTANCE)

    [ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ] formal
    the fact of being given a more important position
    提拔；晋升；提升
    His elevation to the presidency of the new republic was generally popular . 总的来说，他被推举为新共和国的总统是众望所归。 返回 elevation