late 14c., "inordinate self-esteem, arrogance," especially "self-satisfaction over one's accomplishments or qualities, vainglory" (early 15c.), from Old French elacion "elation, conceit, arrogance, vanity," from Latin elationem (nominative elatio) "a carrying out, a lifting up," noun of action from elatus "elevated," form used as past participle of efferre "carry out, bring out, bring forth, take away," from assimilated form of ex- "out" (see ex-) + latus (see oblate (n.)), past participle of ferre "carry" (see infer). Metaphoric sense of "a lifting of spirits" was in Latin and has always been the principal meaning in English. More positive sense of "buoyancy, joyfulness" is from 1750 in English.
双语例句
1. His supporters have reacted to the news with elation.
他的支持者听到那条消息后兴高采烈。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Her moods oscillated between depression and elation.
她的情绪时而抑郁，时而亢奋。
来自《权威词典》
3. She showed her elation at having finally achieved her ambition.
最终实现了抱负,她显得十分高兴.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. They were filled with elation and amazement for the results.
他们对这个结果是惊喜交集.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. Universal celebrations are held and the whole nation is in elation.
