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单词 noblesse oblige
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
no•blesse o•blige /noʊˈblɛs oʊˈbliʒ/USA pronunciation  n. [uncountable]
  1. the responsibility of people of privilege to display honorable and generous conduct toward all.
See -lig-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
no•blesse o•blige  (nō bles ō blēzh; Fr. nô bles ô blēzh),USA pronunciation 
  1. the moral obligation of those of high birth, powerful social position, etc., to act with honor, kindliness, generosity, etc.
  • French: literally, nobility obliges
  • 1830–40

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
noblesse oblige /nəʊˈblɛs əʊˈbliːʒ; French: nɔblɛs ɔbliʒ/ n
  1. often ironic the supposed obligation of nobility to be honourable and generous
Etymology: French, literally: nobility obliges
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