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单词 elate
释义 elate
I. \ə̇ˈlāt, ēˈ-, usu -ād.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English elat, from Latin elatus
1. archaic : of high position : lofty, proud
2. : in high spirits
 < who can be alone elate while the world lies forlorn — Matthew Arnold >
: exalted
 < the poet's eyes … careworn, not elate — Hugh McCrae >
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin elatus (suppletive past participle of efferre to carry out), from e- + latus, suppletive past participle of ferre to bear — more at efferent, bear, tolerate
1. archaic : to raise up : lift
 < elate his shady forehead — George Chapman >
2.
 a. : to raise the spirits of : excite, inspire
  < it was a fine sunny day, the sort of day that elates the heart of young and old — W.S.Maugham >
 b. : to flush with triumph or success : puff up (as with pride)
  < elated over his great bargain — M.M.Musselman >
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