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elevating 音标拼音: ['ɛləv ,etɪŋ] 升降机构 升降机构 Elevate \ El" e* vate\, v. t. [ imp. & p. p. { Elevated}; p. pr. & vb. n. { Elevating}.] [ L. elevatus, p. p. of elevare; e levare to lift up, raise, akin to levis light in weight. See { Levity}.] 1. To bring from a lower place to a higher; to lift up; to raise; as, to elevate a weight, a flagstaff, etc. [ 1913 Webster] 2. To raise to a higher station; to promote; as, to elevate to an office, or to a high social position. [ 1913 Webster] 3. To raise from a depressed state; to animate; to cheer; as, to elevate the spirits. [ 1913 Webster] 4. To exalt; to ennoble; to dignify; as, to elevate the mind or character. [ 1913 Webster] 5. To raise to a higher pitch, or to a greater degree of loudness; -- said of sounds; as, to elevate the voice. [ 1913 Webster] 6. To intoxicate in a slight degree; to render tipsy. [ Colloq. & Sportive] " The elevated cavaliers sent for two tubs of merry stingo." -- Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster] 7. To lessen; to detract from; to disparage. [ A Latin meaning] [ Obs.] -- Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster] { To elevate a piece} ( Gun.), to raise the muzzle; to lower the breech. Syn: To exalt; dignify; ennoble; erect; raise; hoist; heighten; elate; cheer; flush; excite; animate. [ 1913 Webster]
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