
好词典

源自中古英语 'lofti',与古英语 'lyft'(空气、天空)相关,可能受到古诺尔斯语 'lopt'(空气、阁楼)的影响。
❶ 形容事物非常高耸或高大,常用于描述建筑物、山峰等物理高度。
“The lofty mountain peaks were covered with snow.”
(高耸的山峰上覆盖着白雪。)
“The cathedral's lofty spire could be seen from miles away.”
(大教堂高耸的尖顶从几英里外就能看到。)
❶ 形容人的态度、理想或言论崇高、高尚,有时带有贬义,指显得高傲或脱离实际。
“She had lofty ambitions of becoming a world-famous scientist.”
(她怀有成为世界著名科学家的崇高抱负。)
“His lofty ideals inspired many young people.”
(他崇高的理想激励了许多年轻人。)
lofty ideals — 指崇高或高尚的理想,常用于描述远大的抱负或目标。
“The young activists were driven by lofty ideals of justice and equality.”
(这些年轻的积极分子被正义与平等的崇高理想所驱动。)
lofty position — 指高处的物理位置,或比喻社会地位、职位的高高在上。
“From his lofty position as CEO, he rarely interacted with ordinary employees.”
(作为首席执行官,他高高在上,很少与普通员工互动。)