elevated
/ˈelɪveɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈelɪveɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈe-lə-ˌvā-təd/ (ame, mw)
elevated — 形容詞
- elevatedpositive
- more elevatedcomparative
- most elevatedsuperlative
1. higher in amount, degree, or concentration than what doctors or scientists consi
偏高的
超出正常或健康範圍的
higher in amount, degree, or concentration than what doctors or scientists consider normal or safe — often used in medical test results or environmental reports.
Mei-Lin's blood test showed elevated cholesterol levels, so her doctor suggested a change in diet.
梅琳的血液檢查顯示膽固醇偏高，因此醫生建議她改變飲食。
collocation: elevated cholesterol / elevated levels
Lead levels in the soil near the old factory remained elevated long after it closed.
舊工廠附近的土壤鉛含量在工廠關閉後長期偏高。
The patient's white blood cell count stayed elevated for three days after the infection started.
感染開始後，病人的白血球計數連續三天維持在偏高的數值。
Scientists warn that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere will stay elevated for decades.
科學家警告，大氣中的二氧化碳含量將在數十年內持續偏高。
Haruto's blood pressure was elevated after he drank three cups of strong coffee before the check-up.
春人在體檢前喝了三杯濃咖啡，他的血壓因此偏高。
文法句型
be elevated
remain elevated
用法筆記
Subject is typically a medical measurement (blood pressure, cholesterol, enzyme count) or an environmental pollutant (lead, CO₂, radiation). Contrast with sense 2: this sense refers to a numerical level, not a physical position.
常見錯誤
2. placed or built at a height above the surrounding ground or surface, so that som
升高的
位置被提高的
placed or built at a height above the surrounding ground or surface, so that something is not resting on the ground or is easier to reach or see.
The night-shift nurse placed a soft pillow under Lucia's ankle to keep it elevated.
夜班護士在露西亞的腳踝下墊了一個軟枕頭，讓她的腳保持抬高。
keep [body part] elevated (medical instruction pattern)
The hotel restaurant had an elevated seating area with a clear view of the ocean.
那間飯店餐廳有座位區架高在一片高地，能清楚看到海景。
Ingrid used an elevated platform to reach the books on the top shelf of the library.
英格麗用一個升高的平台來構到圖書館書架最上層的書。
A raised wooden walkway elevated above the muddy ground connects the two cabins at the camp.
一條架高在泥濘地面上的木棧道連接營地的兩間小木屋。
Diego built an elevated bed for his vegetable garden so the water would drain away from the roots.
迪亞哥為他的菜園做了一個高架苗床，這樣水分就能從根部排走。
- lowered
moved to a lower position
- ground-level
at the same height as the surrounding surface
文法句型
be elevated
keep something elevated
用法筆記
Frequently used in medical advice ('keep your leg elevated') and architectural descriptions ('elevated walkway'). Also used as 'elevated railway/train' for the noun form.
3. holding a high social or professional position that brings authority, respect, o
高階
社會地位或職位高的
holding a high social or professional position that brings authority, respect, or privilege within a group or institution.
Fatima was granted an elevated position in the diplomatic service after ten years of foreign postings.
法蒂瑪在經過十年外派後，在外交部門獲得了一個高階職位。
elevated position (collocation for job rank)
Only guests of elevated status were invited to the private dinner with the visiting prime minister.
只有高階地位的賓客獲邀參加與來訪總理的私人晚宴。
Thomas turned down a promotion because the elevated role would require him to move abroad.
湯瑪斯拒絕了升遷，因為那個高階職位需要他搬到國外。
The ambassador's elevated rank gave him direct access to the foreign minister.
大使的高階身份讓他可以直接面見外交部長。
- high-ranking
directly describes the person rather than the position ('high-ranking official')
- senior
more common in workplace contexts ('senior manager')
- exalted
more formal and literary, with a sense of great admiration
文法句型
elevated + noun (position/status/rank)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4 (EXAGGERATED): this sense describes a genuine high position, not an inflated self-assessment. Typically used with nouns like position, status, rank, or role.
4. unreasonably high or too favourable, especially when a person thinks too highly
過高的
超出合理程度的
unreasonably high or too favourable, especially when a person thinks too highly of themselves or their abilities.
Vikram's elevated opinion of his own cooking skills annoyed everyone in the cooking class.
維克拉姆對自己烹飪技術的過高評價惹惱了烹飪班裡的所有人。
elevated opinion of (collocation)
The politician's elevated sense of importance led her to ignore the advice of her staff.
那位政治人物過高的自我重要性認知讓她忽視了下屬的建議。
Ananya has a slightly elevated view of how much her freelance work is worth per hour.
安納雅對自己自由接案每小時該收多少錢，抱持著稍微過高的看法。
The project leader's elevated expectations were not matched by the small budget her team had.
專案負責人的過高期待與她團隊微薄的預算完全不匹配。
- inflated
stronger negative tone ('inflated ego')
- exaggerated
more general, can apply to claims or stories, not just self-assessment
- modest
not overly confident about oneself
- reasonable
fair and appropriate in level
文法句型
elevated + noun (opinion/sense/idea)
用法筆記
Almost always describes a person's self-assessment, expectations, or sense of worth. Never used for medical/elevated levels despite sharing the 'greater than normal' idea — context distinguishes them.
常見錯誤
5. describing language that is very formal, dignified, and more typical of serious
文雅的
正式或文學作品風格的
describing language that is very formal, dignified, and more typical of serious literature or ceremonial speech than of everyday conversation.
The poet's elevated style uses words and sentence structures that are rarely heard in everyday conversation.
那位詩人的文雅風格使用在日常對話中很少聽到的詞彙和句式。
elevated style / elevated language
Amara struggled to write the essay in the elevated tone her literature professor expected.
安瑪拉努力用教授期望的文雅語氣來寫那篇論文。
Wedding vows often use elevated language to express lifelong promises and deep commitment.
婚禮誓詞常用文雅的語言來表達一生的承諾和深厚的情義。
The newspaper's editorial was written in an elevated style that seemed old-fashioned to younger readers.
那份報紙的社論以一種對年輕讀者來說顯得過時的文雅風格撰寫。
Classical Chinese poetry is known for its elevated diction and carefully balanced rhythms.
中國古典詩詞以其文雅的措辭和精心平衡的韻律聞名。
- colloquial
characteristic of ordinary spoken language
- informal
casual, everyday language
文法句型
elevated + noun (style/tone/language)
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive). Describes the register or style of language itself, not the content. Compare sense 6 (REFINED), which describes morally or intellectually elevated subject matter.
6. having or showing a high standard of moral, intellectual, or artistic quality —
高尚的
道德或智力水準高的
having or showing a high standard of moral, intellectual, or artistic quality — dealing with noble ideas rather than ordinary or base concerns.
Kofi's grandmother believed that reading great literature was an elevated pursuit worth every minute.
科菲的祖母認為閱讀偉大文學作品是一項值得花費每一分鐘的高尚追求。
The lecture explored elevated themes about justice, freedom, and the nature of human dignity.
那場講座探討了關於正義、自由和人性尊嚴的高尚主題。
elevated themes / elevated ideals
Henrik argued for a more elevated view of human nature than the cynical one his classmates held.
亨里克提出了一個比他同學們所抱持的犬儒觀點更為高尚的人性看法。
The librarian filled her free time with elevated conversations at the local philosophy circle.
那位圖書館員空閒時參加當地的哲學讀書會，享受高尚的對話。
The film festival focused on elevated cinema that challenged audiences to think about complex social issues.
那場影展聚焦於高尚的電影藝術，挑戰觀眾思考複雜的社會議題。
文法句型
elevated + noun (thoughts/taste/ideals/character)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 5 (FORMAL STYLE): sense 5 describes the register of language; this sense describes the quality of ideas, character, or taste. A text can have elevated themes (sense 6) expressed in simple words, or trivial content in elevated style (sense 5).
elevated — 名詞
1. a railway system built on a bridge-like structure above city streets, or a train
高架鐵路
建於街道上方的軌道列車系統
a railway system built on a bridge-like structure above city streets, or a train that runs on such a system — often shortened to 'the el' or 'the L' in everyday speech.
The elevated rattled past Grace's apartment every night at exactly eleven o'clock.
高架火車每天晚上十一點整轟隆隆地駛過葛蕾絲的公寓旁。
Commuters on the elevated can see into second-floor windows along the whole route through the city.
搭乘高架列車的通勤族沿路可以看到二樓窗戶內的景象。
on the elevated (preposition pattern for passenger)
The city built a new elevated to carry passengers above the most crowded streets in the downtown area.
市政府新建了一條高架鐵路，將乘客載運到市中心最擁擠的街道上方。
Omar takes the elevated downtown every morning because it is much faster than driving through traffic.
歐瑪每天早搭高架列車進城，因為比開車穿越車陣快得多。
The old elevated train line was torn down in 2005 and replaced with a modern underground subway.
那條舊的高架鐵路線在 2005 年被拆除，取而代之的是現代化的地下捷運。
- el / L
informal shortenings used in Chicago and other US cities
- overhead railway
more descriptive, less commonly used in conversation
- subway
an underground railway system
文法句型
the elevated
take/ride the elevated
用法筆記
Mostly used in US cities like Chicago, New York, and Boston. Often referred to informally as 'the L' (Chicago) or 'the el'. When used alone as a noun ('take the elevated'), it implies a familiar local system.