exaltation

exaltation
noun
[mass noun]
  1. a feeling or state of extreme happiness
    兴奋；兴高采烈；得意洋洋
    she was in a frenzy of exaltation and terror.
    她处于狂喜和极度恐惧之中。
  2. the action of elevating someone in rank, power, or character
    提拔；晋升；提升
    the exaltation of Jesus to the Father's right hand.
    耶稣被提升为上帝的得力助手。
    ■the action of praising someone or something highly
    吹捧；颂扬
    the exaltation of the army as a place for brotherhood.
    将军队赞誉为一个充满兄弟情谊的地方。
语源
  1. late Middle English (in the sense 'the action of raising high'): from late Latin exaltatio(n-), from Latin exaltare 'raise aloft' (see exalt)
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