/ˌelɪˈveɪʃn ||; ˌɛləˈveʃən/noun1 [C,U] (formal 正式) the process of moving to a higher place or more important position 提高；擢升: his elevation to the presidency 他擢升总裁
2 [C] the height of a place (above sea-level) 海拔: The city is at an elevation of 2000 metres. 那座城市位于海拔2000米的地方。