elevation
gb/ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
B2
Anglų
~ 8700
tengerszint feletti magasság, emelkedés, megemelés, magaslat, előléptetés, kinevezés, rangra emelés, homlokzati rajz, homlokzat, nézetrajz, emelkedési szög, eleváció, magassági szög
DAIKTAVARDIS
B2
1
Vartosenos šablonas:
[place] is at an elevation of [number]
Denver has an elevation of about 1,600 meters above sea level.
Denver tengerszint feletti magassága körülbelül 1600 méter.
Plants that grow at high elevation must survive colder temperatures.
A nagy tengerszint feletti magasságban élő növényeknek alacsonyabb hőmérsékletet kell elviselniük.
The village’s elevation makes it safe from flooding.
As we climbed to a higher elevation, the air became noticeably thinner.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
This city is at a high elevation.
Ez a város nagy tengerszint feletti magasságban fekszik.
The town’s elevation is 500 meters above sea level.
A város tengerszint feletti magassága 500 méter.
At this elevation, it can snow even in spring.
People sometimes feel sick at a very high elevation.
Dažna klaida:
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".
Reikšmė
height above sea level
Kolokacijos
high elevation
|low elevation
|at an elevation of
|elevation above sea level
|average elevation
Sinonimai
altitude (Often used in scientific or technical contexts, and especially for aircraft or mountains.)
Antonimai
depth (Refers to distance below a surface, the opposite direction from elevation.)
Temos
geography
|science
|travel
|nature
Apibrėžimas
The height of a place above the level of the sea.
The height of a place or point in relation to sea level, usually measured in meters or feet.
DAIKTAVARDIS
B2
2
Vartosenos šablonas:
the elevation of [something]
There was a slight elevation of her blood pressure after the test.
A vizsgálat után enyhe emelkedés volt tapasztalható a vérnyomásában.
The elevation of the bridge will allow larger ships to pass beneath it.
A híd megemelése lehetővé teszi majd, hogy nagyobb hajók is áthaladjanak alatta.
Doctors are concerned about any sudden elevation in heart rate during exercise.
The report notes a recent elevation in housing prices across the region.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The doctor saw an elevation of his temperature.
Az orvos megállapította, hogy megemelkedett a testhőmérséklete.
There was a small elevation in prices last year.
Tavaly kismértékű áremelkedés volt.
An elevation in stress levels can harm your health.
The elevation of the stage helped the audience see the speaker.
Dažna klaida:
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.
Reikšmė
act of raising or increasing
Kolokacijos
elevation of blood pressure
|elevation of temperature
|elevation in status
|slight elevation
|marked elevation
Sinonimai
increase (More general and informal; can refer to any kind of going up, not just to a raised level or position.)
Antonimai
reduction (Focuses on making something smaller or lower, which is the opposite of an elevation in level or amount.)
Temos
health
|science
|general
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
The act of moving something higher, or making a level, amount, or value go up.
The act or result of lifting something to a higher physical position or increasing its level, amount, or status.
DAIKTAVARDIS
B2
3
magaslat
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
on an elevation
They built the house on a slight elevation to protect it from floods.
A házat egy kisebb magaslatra építették, hogy megvédjék az áradásoktól.
From the elevation behind the village, you can see the entire valley.
A falu mögötti magaslatról az egész völgyet be lehet látni.
The campsite is on a natural elevation overlooking the lake.
Soldiers took position on a rocky elevation above the road.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
We put the tent on a small elevation.
A sátrat egy kis magaslaton állítottuk fel.
The church stands on an elevation near the river.
A templom a folyó közelében lévő magaslaton áll.
From this elevation, we can see the town below.
Cows were grazing on a low elevation in the field.
Dažna klaida:
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.
Reikšmė
raised area of land
Kolokacijos
small elevation
|slight elevation
|natural elevation
|on a slight elevation
|rocky elevation
Sinonimai
rise (A slightly informal word for a small hill or piece of high ground.)
Antonimai
depression (Refers to a low-lying area of land, the opposite of raised ground.)
Temos
geography
|environment
|nature
Apibrėžimas
A small hill or raised area on the ground.
A piece or area of land that is higher than the land around it.
DAIKTAVARDIS
C1
FORMAL
4
Vartosenos šablonas:
elevation to [position]
His elevation to the Supreme Court was widely praised.
A Legfelsőbb Bíróság tagjává való kinevezését széles körben méltatták.
The mayor’s sudden elevation to national office surprised many voters.
A polgármester váratlan kinevezése egy országos tisztségbe sok választót meglepett.
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
His elevation to manager came after many years of work.
Sok évnyi munka után léptették elő vezetővé.
The newspaper reported her elevation to the position of ambassador.
Az újság beszámolt a nagyköveti posztra való kinevezéséről.
People celebrated his elevation to president of the club.
Her elevation to a higher social class was very fast.
Dažna klaida:
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.
Reikšmė
promotion to higher position
Kolokacijos
elevation to the bench
|elevation to the presidency
|elevation to the board
|sudden elevation
|social elevation
Sinonimai
promotion (More common in everyday work situations; "elevation" is more formal, often used for high offices or titles.)
Antonimai
demotion (The official lowering of someone to a less important job or rank, the opposite of elevation.)
Temos
work
|politics
|society
|business
Apibrėžimas
When a person is given a higher job, title, or social position.
The act of raising someone to a more important job, rank, or social status.
DAIKTAVARDIS
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Vartosenos šablonas:
[type] elevation of [building]
The architect presented the front elevation of the new museum to the planning committee.
Az építész bemutatta az új múzeum főhomlokzati rajzát a tervezési bizottságnak.
These drawings include floor plans, sections, and exterior elevations.
Ezek a rajzok alaprajzokat, metszeteket és külső homlokzati rajzokat tartalmaznak.
The north elevation shows how the windows will line up with the existing building.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The architect showed us the front elevation of the house.
Az építész megmutatta nekünk a ház elülső homlokzati rajzát.
On this page you can see the side elevation of the building.
Ezen az oldalon az épület oldalnézeti rajza látható.
The set of drawings has plans and elevations for the new school.
Dažna klaida:
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.
Reikšmė
side-view architectural drawing
Kolokacijos
front elevation
|side elevation
|rear elevation
|north elevation
|scale elevation
Sinonimai
side view (A more general description; does not always imply a precise, scaled architectural drawing.)
Antonimai
plan (A drawing that shows a building from above, contrasting with an elevation, which shows it from the side.)
Temos
architecture
|engineering
|design
|work
|housing
|education
Apibrėžimas
A technical drawing that shows what one side of a building looks like from the front, back, or side.
In architecture and technical drawing, a scale drawing that shows one vertical side or face of a building or structure.
DAIKTAVARDIS
C1
TECHNICAL
6
Vartosenos šablonas:
angle of elevation of [object]
The angle of elevation from the observer to the top of the tower was calculated to be 35 degrees.
A megfigyelő helyétől a torony teteje felé mért emelkedési szöget 35 foknak számították ki.
To align the satellite dish, adjust the elevation to the value given in the manual.
A parabolaantenna beállításához állítsa az elevációt a kézikönyvben megadott értékre.
Students used trigonometry to find the elevation of the airplane above the field.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
We learned how to find the angle of elevation in math class.
Matematikaórán megtanultuk, hogyan kell meghatározni az emelkedési szöget.
The elevation of the star above the horizon changes during the night.
A csillag horizont feletti magassági szöge az éjszaka folyamán változik.
You must change the elevation of the antenna to get a clear signal.
Dažna klaida:
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.
Reikšmė
angle above the horizontal
Kolokacijos
angle of elevation
|elevation angle
|measure the elevation
|adjust the elevation
Sinonimai
elevation angle (A near-technical synonym commonly used in engineering and satellite communication.)
Antonimai
angle of depression (The angle you look down from the horizontal to an object below you, opposite to angle of elevation.)
Temos
math
|physics
|science
|education
Apibrėžimas
The angle you look up from the ground to see something higher than you.
The angle formed between a horizontal line and a line of sight to an object that is higher than the observer, often called the angle of elevation.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
elevation
IPA
GB/ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
el - ev - a - tion (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: elevation
- Plural: elevation, elevations
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.