elevation
noun uk/ˌel.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌel.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
(OF A BUILDING)
[ C ] architecture specialized立面图;立视图
the front or side of a building as shown on a drawing
This plan shows the front, side, and back elevations of the new supermarket. 该示意图展示的是新超市的正、侧、后三面的立视图。
(OF A PLACE)
[ C or U ] formal海拔;高度
the height of a place above the level of the sea
Atmospheric pressure varies with elevation and temperature. 气压随海拔和气温的变化而变化。
The crop is not grown at high elevations/above an elevation of 1,000 metres. 这种作物不宜在海拔高的／海拔高于1000米的地区种植。
(HILL)
[ C ] formal丘;高地，高处
a hill
The flagpole stands on a small elevation in front of the building. 旗杆矗立在楼前的一小块高地上。
(IMPORTANCE)
[ U ] formal提拔;晋升;提升
the fact of being given a more important position
His elevation to the presidency of the new republic was generally popular. 总的来说，他被推举为新共和国的总统是众望所归。