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单词 elevation
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elevation
(elɪvʃən )
Word forms: elevations
1. countable noun
In architecture, an elevation is the front, back, or side of a building, or a drawing of one of these. [technical]
...the addition of two-storey wings on the north and south elevations.
Synonyms: side, back, face, front  
2. countable noun
The elevation of a place is its height above sea level.
We're probably at an elevation of about 13,000 feet above sea level. [+ of]
Synonyms: altitude, height  
3. countable noun
An elevation is a piece of ground that is higher than the area around it.
4.  See also elevate
Collocations:
elevation gain
The density and size of aboveground stems can also affect elevation gain in marshes.
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The peak can be reached by a moderate hike on a well-marked path across steep rocky terrain with an elevation gain of approximately 2500 ft.
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This route has an 8000 feet elevation gain.
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A hike to both summits includes a round trip of about and cumulative elevation gain of more than.
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The hut can be reached via a 3.5 km hike from the parking area (with 700m of elevation gain).
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high elevation
In some cases, it was a single building at a high elevation, from which a local leader would keep watch of incoming guests (or intruders).
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Unlike yaks and snow leopards, which gradually made their home at high elevation over tens of thousands of years, the mastiffs made huge adaptive strides all at once.
Smithsonian Mag
Due to the site’s high elevation, the remarkable carvings are covered with snow nearly nine months of the year making them accessible only in summer months.
Smithsonian Mag
If you are at a high elevation, the shadow and its curvature become even sharper.
Times, Sunday Times
This species lives on rocky mountainsides, often at high elevation.
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low elevation
Monopulse can be improved by altering the elevation algorithm used at low elevation.
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The habitat consists of low elevation dipterocarp forests.
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At low elevation, it occurs near streams in moist, shaded canyons and draws where aspects are mostly north and east.
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This influx of moisture works with the lake's low elevation to produce a unique selection of flora.
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Areas of low elevation, including the downtown business district, have been flooded repeatedly in hurricanes.
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sudden elevation
But after the jackpot euphoria, she felt an emptiness and unease about her sudden elevation from the breadline to the rich list.
The Sun
There was no sudden elevation of ordinary players into great players.
Times, Sunday Times
The jockey, who handled his sudden elevation so coolly a year ago, will inevitably find it tougher after these events but the trainer put his position into context.
Times, Sunday Times
When she got the phone call about her sudden elevation, she 'thought it was a joke at first, and then had a little tearful moment', she says.
Times, Sunday Times
But the new owners would be advised not to get above themselves at the sudden elevation to 'lord of the manor' status.
Times, Sunday Times
Translations:
Chinese: 海拔
Japanese: 海抜
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