[no obj.]rise and hover in the air, typically by means of supposed magical powers (通过想象中的魔法)升空,飘浮 he seems to levitate about three inches off the ground. 他好像被魔法驱使,离地升起了三英寸。 ■[with obj.]cause (something) to rise and hover in such a way (通过想象中的魔法)使升空,使飘浮
派生 levitation noun levitator noun 语源
late 17th cent.: from Latin levis 'light', on the pattern of gravitate