late 15c., "to raise above the usual position," from Latin elevatus, past participle of elevare "lift up, raise," figuratively, "to lighten, alleviate," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + levare "lighten, raise," from levis "light" in weight (see lever). Sense of "raise in rank or status" is from c. 1500. Moral or intellectual sense is from 1620s. Related: Elevated (which also was old slang for "drunk"); elevating.
实用例句
1. Democracy might elevate the common man to a position of political superiority.
民主也许能提升普通人的政治地位，让他们产生优越感。来自柯林斯例句
2. His energy and talent elevate him to godlike status.
他因精力充沛、才华横溢而被尊为神人。来自柯林斯例句
3. He used a couple of bolsters to elevate his head.
他用两个垫枕垫头.来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Reading good books elevate one's mind.
阅读好书可提高人的心灵修养.来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. Don't elevate your superiors to superstar status.
