elevates; elevated; elevating
elevates; elevated; elevating
Learner's definition of ELEVATE
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: to lift (something) up提起;抬起 2
: to increase the level of (something) : to make (something) higher提升;提高 3
: to raise (someone) to a higher rank or level提拔;晋升 4
somewhat formal : to improve the mind or mood of (someone)使情操升华;使精神振奋;使兴高采烈 -
A great book can both elevate and entertain its readers.一本好书能使读者的心灵升华并使他们从中得到乐趣。
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A great book can elevate the human spirit.一本好书能够升华人的心灵。
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It was an elevating [=uplifting] experience.这是一次令人振奋的经历。
elevate something to an art (form)
— see art