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Lift - 英语词汇详解 (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：elevator (Lift)

Lift 🔊

/lɪft/

n. & v.

A machine that carries people or things up and down in a building.

elevator 🔊

➕

/ˈɛlɪveɪtər/

n. & v.

A mechanical device that moves people or goods between floors of a building.

📁 Category：Buildings & Places 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old Norse 'lypta' (to raise) and Old English 'lyft' (air, sky).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine physically lifting a weight to recall the action of raising something upward.

📖 Example

The lift in our apartment building is so fast, it takes us to the 20th floor in seconds. 🔊 The elevator in our apartment building moves extremely quickly and reaches the 20th floor in just seconds.

🔗 Collocations

take the lift – use the elevator

lift door – elevator door

lift shaft – elevator shaft

🔄 Synonyms

elevator (n.) – A mechanical platform that transports people or goods vertically.

hoist (n.) – A device used for lifting heavy objects, often in industrial settings.

🚫 Antonyms

stairs (n.) – A set of steps for moving between floors without mechanical aid.

🌱 Derivatives

lifter (n.) – One who lifts or a device that lifts.

liftable (adj.) – Capable of being lifted.

📖 Cultural Story

The noun 'lift' for elevator originated in 19th-century Britain during the industrial revolution; the verb has been used since the 13th century, from Old Norse 'lypta'.

Meaning 2：raise (Lift)

Lift 🔊

/lɪft/

n. & v.

To raise something or someone to a higher position.

raise 🔊

➕

/reɪz/

n. & v.

To move something or someone upward from a lower position.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Could you help me lift this heavy box onto the shelf? 🔊 Could you assist me in raising this heavy box and placing it on the shelf?

🔗 Collocations

lift a weight – raise a weight

lift the lid – open the lid by raising it

lift a ban – remove a ban

🔄 Synonyms

elevate (v.) – To raise something to a higher level.

hoist (v.) – To lift or haul up using mechanical means.

🚫 Antonyms

lower (v.) – To move something downward.

drop (v.) – To let something fall.

🌱 Derivatives

lifted (adj.) – Raised up; elevated.

lifting (n./adj.) – The action of raising something.

Meaning 3：cheer up (Lift)

Lift 🔊

/lɪft/

n. & v.

To make someone feel happier or more hopeful.

cheer up 🔊

➕

/tʃɪr ʌp/

n. & v.

To make someone feel more positive, happy, or hopeful.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Listening to her favourite music always lifts her mood after a long day. 🔊 After a tiring day, hearing her beloved music invariably improves her spirits.

🔗 Collocations

lift someone's spirits – improve someone's mood

lift the mood – create a more positive atmosphere

lift one's heart – make someone feel joyful

🔄 Synonyms

uplift (v.) – To raise the spirits or morale of someone.

inspire (v.) – To motivate or encourage someone.

🚫 Antonyms

depress (v.) – To make someone feel sad or dispirited.

lower (v.) – To reduce someone's emotional state.

🌱 Derivatives

uplifting (adj.) – Causing happiness or hope.