elevator
/ˈelɪveɪtə/ · /ˈeləveɪtər/
CEFR level A2Topic CityWord #1658 in the learning path
电梯；升降机
Definitions
n. A machine carrying people or goods between floors.
电梯；升降机
Example
We took the elevator because our bags were heavy.
我们的包很重，所以我们乘了电梯。
Installing elevators in older apartment buildings can significantly improve accessibility for elderly residents and people with disabilities.
在老旧公寓楼中安装电梯可以显著方便老年居民和残障人士出入。
Collocations
- take the elevator
- elevator doors
- a passenger elevator
Word family
- elevate (v.)
- elevation (n.)
Synonyms
- lift
Usage tip
电梯在美式英语中常用elevator，英式常用lift。
FAQ
- What does elevator mean?
- A machine carrying people or goods between floors.
- How is elevator pronounced?
- UK /ˈelɪveɪtə/, US /ˈeləveɪtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
