| [/ˈnəubl; ˋnobl/] adj (-r [/ˈnəublə(r); ˋnoblɚ/], -st [/ˈnəublɪst; ˋnoblɪst/]) 用法:
1 belonging to the aristocracy by birth or rank 贵族的; 贵族出身的; 贵族阶层的:
a family of noble descent 世袭的贵族家庭. 用法:
2 having or showing an excellent character; not petty or mean 高尚的; 高贵的; 崇高的:
a noble leader, mind, gesture 伟大的领袖、 高尚的思想、 高雅的姿态 *
noble sentiments 高尚的情操 *
It was noble of you to accept a lower salary to help the company. 你为了帮助公司而接受低工资真是难能可贵. 用法:
3 impressive in size, appearance, etc; splendid （大小、 外貌等）给人深刻印象的; 卓越的; 非凡的:
a noble building, horse 宏伟的建筑、 骏马 *
a woman with a noble bearing 举止高雅的女子. noble 2
n person of noble birth or rank 贵族的成员. |