elation
gb/ɪlˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
C1
Английски
eufória, diadalittasság
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
1
eufória
B2
Модел на употреба:
(a/an) elation (at/over) [something]; elation (that) [clause]
She shouted in elation when she saw her name on the list.
Amikor meglátta a nevét a listán, örömében felkiáltott.
His elation faded once he realized how much work the new role would involve.
Az eufóriája alábbhagyott, amikor rájött, mennyi munkával jár majd az új szerepkör.
The team’s elation was obvious as they lifted the trophy.
Примери за учащи
I felt elation when I passed the exam.
Eufóriát éreztem, amikor átmentem a vizsgán.
There was elation in the room.
Euforikus hangulat volt a szobában.
Честа грешка:
Elation is usually uncountable in general statements (e.g., 'She felt elation'), but it can be countable when modified (e.g., 'a sudden elation').
Значение
great happiness and excitement
Колокации
feel elation
|a sense of elation
|sheer elation
|pure elation
|sudden elation
|momentary elation
|elation at the news
|elation over the result
|fill someone with elation
|a wave of elation
Синоними
joy (More general and common than elation.)
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exhilaration (Suggests energized excitement as well as happiness.)
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delight (Often milder and more controlled than elation.)
Антоними
dejection (A low, discouraged mood instead of a high one.)
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disappointment (Unhappy feeling when expectations are not met.)
Теми
emotions
|daily_life
Определение
a very happy and excited feeling
a strong feeling of happiness and excitement, often caused by good news or success
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
2
Модел на употреба:
elation at [achievement/recognition]; elation about [result]
He tried to sound modest, but his elation at the promotion came through.
Próbált szerénynek hangzani, de az előléptetés miatti diadalittassága így is átütött.
Her elation at winning the scholarship quickly turned into nervousness about the move.
Az ösztöndíj elnyerése fölötti diadalittassága gyorsan idegességbe fordult át a költözés miatt.
To her elation, the judge praised her performance in front of everyone.
Примери за учащи
He felt elation after he won.
A győzelem után diadalittas öröm töltötte el.
She couldn’t hide her elation.
Nem tudta leplezni a diadalittasságát.
Честа грешка:
Don’t use elation for calm satisfaction; it implies a strong, uplifting feeling.
Значение
proud excitement after achievement
Колокации
elation at victory
|elation at being promoted
|elation at the announcement
|professional elation
|post-win elation
|brief elation
|share someone’s elation
|hide your elation
|temper your elation
|initial elation
Синоними
triumph (Focuses more on the success itself than the feeling.)
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euphoria (Often stronger and can suggest an unrealistically high mood.)
Антоними
humiliation (Painful loss of pride rather than proud happiness.)
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frustration (Irritated disappointment instead of uplift after success.)
Теми
emotions
|work
|education
Определение
very happy and proud because you succeeded
a feeling of excited happiness that includes pride, especially after achieving something important or being praised
Граматика
Речникова форма
elation
IPA
GB/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
Срички и ударение
ela - tion (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: elation
- Plural: elation
Семейство думи
Core family
elated
adjective C1
Related words
elate
verb
elatedly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dejection
noun
dejected
adjective
Изрази
a sense of elation
1/ə sˈɛns əv ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
a feeling of elation
a strong happy feeling
Примери
- She felt a sense of elation as she stepped onto the stage.
- There was a sense of elation in the office after the announcement.
- He described a sense of elation mixed with relief.
Примери за учащи
- I had a sense of elation.
a wave of elation
1/ə wˈeɪv əv ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
sudden rush of happiness
a sudden very happy feeling
Примери
- A wave of elation hit her when she heard the result.
- He felt a wave of elation as the plane finally lifted off.
- A wave of elation swept over them when the doors opened.
Примери за учащи
- A wave of elation hit me.
in a state of elation
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt əv ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
experiencing intense happiness
feeling extremely happy
Примери
- After the final whistle, the crowd was in a state of elation.
- She spent the evening in a state of elation after hearing the news.
- He arrived at work in a state of elation, convinced the deal was done.
Примери за учащи
- They were in a state of elation.
much to [someone]'s elation
1/mˈʌt͡ʃ tə sˈoʊmˈoʊnz ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
to someone’s great happiness
this made someone very happy
Примери
- Much to her elation, the offer came in the next morning.
- Much to their elation, the concert was extended for a second night.
- Much to my elation, I was assigned to the project I wanted.
Примери за учащи
- Much to my elation, I passed.
to [someone]'s elation
1/tə sˈoʊmˈoʊnz ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
causing someone great happiness
and this made someone very happy
Примери
- To his elation, the appeal was granted.
- The coach returned for another season, to the fans’ elation.
- To our elation, the missing files were backed up.
Примери за учащи
- To my elation, she said yes.
with (great) elation
1/wˈɪθ ɡɹˈeɪt ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
feeling very happy and excited
showing you are very happy
Примери
- She read the email with elation and called her parents immediately.
- He spoke with great elation about the results.
- They greeted the announcement with elation.
Примери за учащи
- He smiled with elation.