vt.

1. 举起；抬起；使上升
   Earth movements in the past elevated great areas of the seabed.

   地球过去的运动使海底大片地区隆起。

2. 提高（嗓子，道德品质，信心等）
3. 振奋（情绪等）
   The good news elevated our spirits.

   这个好消息使我们精神振奋。

4. 提升……的职位
   He was elevated to the position of captain.

   他被提升为船长。

v.

1. lift to a higher position.
   ▸(of a priest) hold up (a consecrated host or chalice) for adoration.
   ▸Military  raise the axis of (a piece of artillery) to increase its range.
2. raise to a more important or impressive level or status.