exaltation

名词 exaltation:

1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion- Charles Dickens
   同义词：ecstasy, rapture, transport, raptus
2. the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence
3. a flock of larks (especially a flock of larks in flight overhead)
4. the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)
   同义词：deification, apotheosis

1. It's potential for good or evil, now and in the years of our lives, smothers exaltations and converts vanity to prayer.
   在现在和我们过去的生活中，它都是一柄双刃剑，会使人越来越窒息、也会使人由空虚变得有信仰。

ex.al.ta.tion

n.（名词）
The act of exalting or the condition of being exalted.
抬高：抬高或赞美的行为，被抬高或赞美的状态
A state or feeling of intense, often excessive exhilaration or well-being.See Synonyms at ecstasy
兴奋：一种强烈的，常常是极度兴奋或极度幸福的状态或感觉参见 ecstasy
A flight of larks.See Synonyms at flock
一群云雀参见 flock