单词 | nobility |
释义 | nobility (noʊbɪlɪti ) 1. singular noun [with singular or plural verb] The nobility of a society are all the people who have titles and belong to a high social class. They married into the nobility and entered the highest ranks of state administration. Despite its lack of formal power the nobility was not powerless. Synonyms: aristocracy, lords, elite, nobles 2. uncountable noun A person's nobility is their noble character and behaviour. [formal] ...his nobility of character, and his devotion to his country. [+ of] Quotations: New nobility is but the act of power, but ancient nobility is the act of timeEssays Translations: Chinese: 贵族阶层 Japanese: 貴族 |
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