elevation
gb/ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
B2
Английски
~ 8700
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B2
quantity
1
height above sea level
The height of a place above the level of the sea.
Модел на употреба:
[place] is at an elevation of [number]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse "elevation" with "elevator". "Elevation" is a noun for height above sea level, while "elevator" is a machine that carries people or things between floors. Also, for airplanes, "altitude" is more common than "elevation".
Синоними
altitude (Often used in scientific or technical contexts, and especially for aircraft or mountains.)
Антоними
depth (Refers to distance below a surface, the opposite direction from elevation.)
Колокации
high elevation
|low elevation
|at an elevation of
|elevation above sea level
|average elevation
Теми
geography
|science
|travel
|nature
Примери
- Denver has an elevation of about 1,600 meters above sea level.
- Plants that grow at high elevation must survive colder temperatures.
- The village’s elevation makes it safe from flooding.
- As we climbed to a higher elevation, the air became noticeably thinner.
Примери за учащи
- This city is at a high elevation.
- The town’s elevation is 500 meters above sea level.
- At this elevation, it can snow even in spring.
- People sometimes feel sick at a very high elevation.
Съществително
B2
action
2
act of raising or increasing
The act of moving something higher, or making a level, amount, or value go up.
Модел на употреба:
the elevation of [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use "elevation" for any change, even when the level goes down. "Elevation" only describes movement or change upward; for downward change, words like "drop", "fall", or "reduction" are used instead.
Синоними
increase (More general and informal; can refer to any kind of going up, not just to a raised level or position.)
Антоними
reduction (Focuses on making something smaller or lower, which is the opposite of an elevation in level or amount.)
Колокации
elevation of blood pressure
|elevation of temperature
|elevation in status
|slight elevation
|marked elevation
Теми
health
|science
|general
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- There was a slight elevation of her blood pressure after the test.
- The elevation of the bridge will allow larger ships to pass beneath it.
- Doctors are concerned about any sudden elevation in heart rate during exercise.
- The report notes a recent elevation in housing prices across the region.
Примери за учащи
- The doctor saw an elevation of his temperature.
- There was a small elevation in prices last year.
- An elevation in stress levels can harm your health.
- The elevation of the stage helped the audience see the speaker.
Съществително
B2
entity
3
raised area of land
A small hill or raised area on the ground.
Модел на употреба:
on an elevation
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this sense with "elevation" meaning height above sea level. Here it refers to a particular piece of high ground, not to the measurement of height.
Синоними
rise (A slightly informal word for a small hill or piece of high ground.)
Антоними
depression (Refers to a low-lying area of land, the opposite of raised ground.)
Колокации
small elevation
|slight elevation
|natural elevation
|on a slight elevation
|rocky elevation
Теми
geography
|environment
|nature
Примери
- They built the house on a slight elevation to protect it from floods.
- From the elevation behind the village, you can see the entire valley.
- The campsite is on a natural elevation overlooking the lake.
- Soldiers took position on a rocky elevation above the road.
Примери за учащи
- We put the tent on a small elevation.
- The church stands on an elevation near the river.
- From this elevation, we can see the town below.
- Cows were grazing on a low elevation in the field.
Съществително
formal
C1
action
4
promotion to higher position
When a person is given a higher job, title, or social position.
Модел на употреба:
elevation to [position]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use "elevation" for everyday job changes where "promotion" is more natural. "Elevation" is usually used in formal writing for high or important positions, especially in politics, law, or religion.
Синоними
promotion (More common in everyday work situations; "elevation" is more formal, often used for high offices or titles.)
Антоними
demotion (The official lowering of someone to a less important job or rank, the opposite of elevation.)
Колокации
elevation to the bench
|elevation to the presidency
|elevation to the board
|sudden elevation
|social elevation
Теми
work
|politics
|society
|business
Примери
- His elevation to the Supreme Court was widely praised.
- The mayor’s sudden elevation to national office surprised many voters.
- Her elevation to the board of directors marked a turning point in her career.
- Critics argued that his elevation to the role of chief executive was purely political.
Примери за учащи
- His elevation to manager came after many years of work.
- The newspaper reported her elevation to the position of ambassador.
- People celebrated his elevation to president of the club.
- Her elevation to a higher social class was very fast.
Съществително
technical
C1
entity
5
side-view architectural drawing
A technical drawing that shows what one side of a building looks like from the front, back, or side.
Модел на употреба:
[type] elevation of [building]
Честа грешка:
Learners may think "elevation" here means physical height. In architecture, an elevation is a picture-like drawing of one side of a building, not the measurement of how tall it is.
Синоними
side view (A more general description; does not always imply a precise, scaled architectural drawing.)
Антоними
plan (A drawing that shows a building from above, contrasting with an elevation, which shows it from the side.)
Колокации
front elevation
|side elevation
|rear elevation
|north elevation
|scale elevation
Теми
architecture
|engineering
|design
|work
|housing
|education
Примери
- The architect presented the front elevation of the new museum to the planning committee.
- These drawings include floor plans, sections, and exterior elevations.
- The north elevation shows how the windows will line up with the existing building.
Примери за учащи
- The architect showed us the front elevation of the house.
- On this page you can see the side elevation of the building.
- The set of drawings has plans and elevations for the new school.
Съществително
technical
C1
quantity
6
angle above the horizontal
The angle you look up from the ground to see something higher than you.
Модел на употреба:
angle of elevation of [object]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse "elevation" (angle above the horizontal) with "altitude" (height above sea level). In math and physics problems, "elevation" usually refers to the angle, not the height.
Синоними
elevation angle (A near-technical synonym commonly used in engineering and satellite communication.)
Антоними
angle of depression (The angle you look down from the horizontal to an object below you, opposite to angle of elevation.)
Колокации
angle of elevation
|elevation angle
|measure the elevation
|adjust the elevation
Теми
math
|physics
|science
|education
Примери
- The angle of elevation from the observer to the top of the tower was calculated to be 35 degrees.
- To align the satellite dish, adjust the elevation to the value given in the manual.
- Students used trigonometry to find the elevation of the airplane above the field.
Примери за учащи
- We learned how to find the angle of elevation in math class.
- The elevation of the star above the horizon changes during the night.
- You must change the elevation of the antenna to get a clear signal.
Граматика
Речникова форма
elevation
IPA
GB/ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
Срички и ударение
el - ev - a - tion (4 срички)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: elevation
- Plural: elevation, elevations
Семейство думи
Изрази
angle of elevation
1/ˈæŋɡəl əv ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
angle from ground up to object
The angle you must look up from a flat line to see something that is higher than you.
Примери
- They used the angle of elevation to the top of the building to calculate its height.
- In trigonometry, we often find the angle of elevation from an observer to an object like a kite or a plane.
at an elevation of
1/ˈæt ən ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
used to give altitude of place
Used before a number to say how high a place is above sea level.
Примери
- The town lies at an elevation of 900 meters.
- The lake, at an elevation of just 50 meters, rarely freezes in winter.
front elevation
1/fɹˈʌnt ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
drawing of a building’s front side
An architectural drawing that shows what the front of a building looks like.
Примери
- The front elevation clearly shows the main entrance and the large windows.
- The planning officer asked for a revised front elevation with a lower roof line.