An American who visited England walked into a hotel and pushed a button for elevator service. "The lift will be down soon," said a nearby clerk. 　　"The lift?" said the American. "Oh, you mean the elevator." 　　"No, I mean the lift," answered the Englishman angrily. 　　"I think I should know what it's called," said the American.“ After all, elevators were invented in the United States." 　　"Perhaps,“ said the Englishman. "But the language was invented here."

Lift or elevator