elevation

elevation — 名詞

1. a detailed architectural drawing that shows what one outside face of a building

1.名詞B2
釋義

立面圖

建築物外牆的設計圖

a detailed architectural drawing that shows what one outside face of a building looks like when viewed straight on

例句

The architect showed us the front elevation of the new library building.

建築師向我們展示了新圖書館大樓的正面立面圖。

front / rear / side elevation

João studied the south elevation to check where the windows would go.

João 研究了南側立面圖，確認窗戶的位置。

同義詞
  • façade

    specifically the front face of a building; more about the actual wall than the drawing

  • drawing

    a general term; 'elevation' is a specific type of architectural drawing

反義詞
  • floor plan

    shows a building from above looking down; elevation shows it from the side

文法句型

front/rear/side elevation

elevation of [structure]

用法筆記

Commonly paired with a compass direction or building side: 'north elevation', 'rear elevation'. The word 'elevation' alone in architecture almost always refers to a drawing, not to the physical wall itself.

常見錯誤

❌The north elevation of the building had large windows' (when describing the actual wall, not a drawing).
✅The north elevation drawing showed large windows.
💡'Elevation' in architecture refers to the drawing, not the physical face of the building.

2. the distance that a place is above a fixed reference point, usually the surface

2.名詞B1
釋義

海拔

以海平面為基準的高度

the distance that a place is above a fixed reference point, usually the surface of the sea, measured in metres or feet

例句

The village sits at an elevation of 1,200 metres above sea level.

這個村莊位於海拔 1200 公尺的高度。

at an elevation of [number] + unit

Amihan's home town has the highest elevation in the entire province.

Amihan 的家鄉是該省海拔最高的地方。

同義詞
  • altitude

    used for objects in the air (planes, clouds); less common for land features

  • height

    more general; can refer to any vertical measurement, not just above sea level

文法句型

at an elevation of [number]

elevation of [number] [unit]

用法筆記

Often followed by a specific measurement: 'at an elevation of 500 m'. 'Altitude' is a near-synonym but is more common for aircraft and flying objects; 'elevation' is preferred for fixed geographical points.

常見錯誤

❌The plane flew at an elevation of 10,000 metres.
✅The plane flew at an altitude of 10,000 metres.
💡For aircraft and flying objects, 'altitude' is the standard term; 'elevation' is used for land features.

3. an area of land that rises above the surrounding ground, such as a hill or a rid

3.名詞B2
釋義

高地；高處

比周圍地面高的自然地勢

an area of land that rises above the surrounding ground, such as a hill or a ridge

例句

The old church was built on a small elevation overlooking the river valley.

那座古老教堂蓋在一處小高地上，俯視著河谷。

From that grassy elevation, Benjamin could see the entire coastline.

從那處長滿草的高地，Benjamin 可以看見整條海岸線。

同義詞
  • hill

    more common and everyday; 'elevation' is more formal and often sounds literary

  • ridge

    a long narrow high part of land; 'elevation' can be any shape

  • high ground

    usually refers to a strategic military position

反義詞

文法句型

on a/an elevation

from an elevation

用法筆記

Describes a natural landform, not a man-made structure. Often modified by adjectives describing the surface ('grassy', 'rocky') or size ('small', 'gentle'). More formal or literary than 'hill'.

常見錯誤

❌We built a house on an artificial elevation.
✅We built a house on a raised platform.
💡'Elevation' for a high place refers to natural land, not man-made structures.

4. the act of giving someone a more important job or higher rank, especially in a f

4.名詞B2
釋義

晉升

升任更高職位或官階

the act of giving someone a more important job or higher rank, especially in a formal or official setting

例句

Her elevation to department head surprised no one who knew her work.

她晉升為部門主管，認識她工作表現的人都不感到意外。

elevation to [position/role]

The board announced the elevation of two junior managers to senior roles.

董事會宣布將兩位基層經理晉升至高階職位。

同義詞
  • promotion

    the standard everyday term; 'elevation' is more formal and less common

  • advancement

    focuses on career progress rather than the specific event of promotion

  • rise

    informal; 'his rise through the ranks' emphasises the journey

反義詞
  • demotion

    being moved to a lower position or rank

文法句型

elevation of [person]

elevation to [position]

用法筆記

More formal than the everyday word 'promotion'. Typically used in official announcements, historical accounts, or formal writing about organisational structure. Less common in casual conversation.

常見錯誤

❌I got an elevation at my job last week.
✅I got a promotion at my job last week.
💡'Elevation' for promotion is very formal and sounds unnatural in everyday speech.

5. a rise in the amount, level, or degree of something, especially when the rise is

5.名詞B2
釋義

升高；增加

數量或程度的明顯上升

a rise in the amount, level, or degree of something, especially when the rise is noticeable or beyond the normal range

例句

Doctors observed an elevation in the patient's white blood cell count.

醫生觀察到病人的白血球數量出現升高。

elevation in [medical measurement]

The sudden elevation of temperatures caused the snow to melt quickly.

氣溫突然升高導致積雪快速融化。

同義詞
  • increase

    the standard, all-purpose term; 'elevation' is more formal and suggests the rise is notable

  • rise

    less formal than 'elevation'; common in everyday speech

  • surge

    a sudden and large increase; stronger than 'elevation'

反義詞
  • drop

    a sudden fall in amount or level

  • decrease

    a general reduction in amount or level

文法句型

elevation in [measurement]

elevation of [substance/level]

用法筆記

Often found in medical or scientific writing where a measurable quantity rises above a reference range. 'Increase' is the more general everyday word; 'elevation' often implies the rise is noteworthy or clinically relevant.

常見錯誤

❌There was an elevation in the price of rice this month.
✅There was an increase in the price of rice this month.
💡'Elevation' for a rise in money or cost sounds unnatural; use 'increase' instead.

6. the ability of a dancer or athlete to jump high off the ground and appear to sta

6.名詞C1
釋義

跳躍高度

舞者或運動員的彈跳能力

the ability of a dancer or athlete to jump high off the ground and appear to stay briefly suspended in the air

例句

The ballet dancer's elevation was so impressive that the audience gasped.

那位芭蕾舞者的跳躍高度令人讚嘆，全場觀眾倒抽一口氣。

Rin trained for years to improve her elevation during the grand jeté.

Rin 訓練多年，就是為了提升她的大跳中的跳躍高度。

elevation during [dance move]

同義詞
  • jump

    general everyday term; 'elevation' is more technical and specific to quality

  • spring

    focuses on the explosive take-off; 'elevation' covers the full motion including the hang time

  • hang time

    informal term focusing on the duration of suspension, especially in basketball

文法句型

[person]'s elevation

elevation in [sport/dance]

用法筆記

A technical term in classical ballet and certain sports. Describes the quality of the jump rather than the jump itself. In ballet, 'ballon' refers to the illusion of floating while hanging in the air; 'elevation' refers to the height achieved.