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nobler

UK //ˈnəʊblə//US //ˈnoʊblər//

词源

源自中古英语 noble,来自古法语 noble,最终源于拉丁语 nobilis(著名的,高贵的)

adjective

❶ 形容人品格高尚、行为正直,比一般标准更值得尊敬。常用于比较两种品格或行为的高下。

“Helping others without expecting anything in return is a nobler act.”

(不求回报地帮助他人是更高尚的行为。)

“She chose the nobler path of forgiveness instead of revenge.”

(她选择了宽恕而非报复这条更高尚的道路。)

❶ 形容事物具有卓越品质或崇高地位,在同类中显得更出众。

“The nobler metals like gold and platinum don't rust easily.”

(黄金和铂金等更贵重的金属不易生锈。)

“This vintage wine has a nobler flavor profile than the regular one.”

(这款陈年葡萄酒比普通款拥有更卓越的风味层次。)

同义词:more honorable, more virtuous, more dignified

常见短语

the nobler side — 指某人性格或行为中更美好、更值得称赞的一面

“Even in conflict, we should appeal to the nobler side of human nature.”

(即使在冲突中,我们也应诉诸人性中更高尚的一面。)