noble
/ˈnəʊbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnəʊbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnō-bəl/ (ame, mw) · /ˈnəʊ.bəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnoʊ.bəl/ (ame, ipa)
noble — 形容詞
- noblepositive
- noblercomparative
- noblestsuperlative
1. showing a strong sense of what is right and fair, often with the courage to do g
高尚的
表現出勇氣、誠實與道德高尚的
showing a strong sense of what is right and fair, often with the courage to do good things even when they are difficult or costly for oneself.
Devika made a noble choice to use her savings to build a local school.
Devika 做出了一個高尚的選擇，將積蓄用來蓋一所當地的學校。
noble + noun (decision, act, effort)
The firefighter earned an award for his noble act of saving a family.
那名消防員因其救出一家人的高尚行為而獲獎。
It was noble of Kwame to forgive the coworker who had lied about him.
Kwame 原諒了說他壞話的同事，這種行為很高尚。
Salma's noble efforts to protect the river earned the community's respect.
Salma 為保護河流所做的崇高努力，贏得了社區的尊敬。
- ignoble
the direct antonym; lacks moral dignity
- dishonorable
emphasizes loss of integrity or reputation
文法句型
noble + noun
it is noble of someone to do something
用法筆記
Describes people, actions, or motives. Frequently pairs with abstract nouns such as 'act', 'cause', 'intention', or 'effort'. Not used for physical objects or appearances — use sense 3 for those.
常見錯誤
2. holding an inherited high-status position within a traditional class system, oft
貴族的
出身於社會最高階層的
holding an inherited high-status position within a traditional class system, often marked by a formal title such as duke or count.
The noble family owned a large estate in the countryside for over three hundred years.
那個貴族家族在鄉下擁有一座大莊園，已經超過三百年了。
noble + noun (family, birth, blood, title)
Élise's grandmother was born into a noble family with a coat of arms and motto.
Élise 的祖母出身貴族家庭，擁有家族徽章和格言。
In medieval times, only children of noble parents could inherit land or official titles.
在中世紀，只有貴族父母的子女才能繼承土地或正式爵位。
Liang studied how Europe's noble families lost their power over two centuries.
Liang 研究歐洲貴族家族如何在兩個世紀間失去了權力。
- aristocratic
the more common modern term for belonging to the upper social class
- titled
specifies that a person holds a formal rank such as duke or baron
- blue-blooded
informal and slightly old-fashioned; suggests pure aristocratic lineage
文法句型
noble + noun
用法筆記
In modern English, this sense is mostly used in historical contexts or discussions of countries that still have a titled aristocracy. The word 'aristocratic' is more common in everyday modern usage.
常見錯誤
3. large, dignified, and beautiful to look at, especially in a way that suggests gr
宏偉的
外觀雄偉、令人讚嘆的
large, dignified, and beautiful to look at, especially in a way that suggests grandeur or majesty.
The old cathedral stands on the hill with its noble towers visible from miles away.
那座古老的大教堂矗立在山丘上，宏偉的尖塔在數英里外就能看見。
noble + noun describing architecture
Brandon admired the noble architecture of the palace, especially the tall marble columns.
Brandon 欣賞那座宮殿宏偉的建築，尤其是高大的大理石柱。
The painting shows a noble landscape of snow-covered mountains under a clear blue sky.
這幅畫描繪了晴朗藍天下白雪覆蓋的山巒，景色十分壯麗。
Apinya liked the staircase's noble simplicity, which made the room feel grand.
Apinya 喜歡那座樓梯宏偉的簡樸感，讓整個房間顯得氣派十足。
文法句型
noble + noun
用法筆記
Describes buildings, landscapes, objects, or design — not people (use sense 1 for a person's inner qualities). Often found in formal or literary writing.
常見錯誤
noble — 名詞
- noblesingular
- noblesplural
1. a person who belongs to the highest social class and often holds a title such as
貴族
擁有爵位或世襲社會地位的人
a person who belongs to the highest social class and often holds a title such as duke, count, or baron that is passed down within the family.
The ballroom was filled with nobles from across the kingdom in silk and jewels.
宴會廳裡擠滿了來自王國各地的貴族，全都身著絲綢、佩戴珠寶。
noble as a countable noun for aristocrat
Adina met a French noble who spent his time restoring a family castle in Provence.
Adina 遇到一位法國貴族，他花時間修復普羅旺斯的一座家族城堡。
In a novel, a young noble falls in love with a common farmer's daughter.
小說中，一位年輕的貴族愛上了一位普通農夫的女兒。
The king invited all the nobles to his castle for the annual harvest feast.
國王邀請所有貴族到他的城堡參加年度豐收盛宴。
- aristocrat
more neutral and commonly used in modern English
- lord
specific to the British peerage system; also used as a title
- peer
the legal term for a British noble with the right to sit in the House of Lords
文法句型
the + noble
a + noble
nobles (plural)
用法筆記
Used both in historical settings and for contemporary societies with a titled aristocracy (e.g. the British peerage, Japanese kazoku). More formal and traditional than 'aristocrat'. A 'noble' always holds or inherits a specific rank.