formal to improve the status or importance of something or someone 提高，提升（地位或重要性） | We need to work together to elevate the position of women in society. 我们需要为提高妇女在社会中的地位一起努力。 |
| elevate sb/sth to sth The brilliant script elevates the film to the status of a classic. 出色的剧本把该部电影提升为一部经典作品。 |
| | 1a | to give someone a more important job or position 提拔 | | elevate sb to sth The President elevated him to the chairmanship of the council. 总统把他提拔为委员会主席。 | |
| | 1b | to improve something , especially your mind or feelings 提高，提升（修养、情感等） | | music that elevates the spirit 振奋精神的音乐 | |