nobility
US /noʊˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /noʊˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
1.
高尚, 高貴, 崇高
the quality of being noble in character, mind, or rank
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His actions showed great nobility of spirit.
他的行為展現了精神的極大高尚。
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She carried herself with grace and nobility.
她舉止優雅，氣質高貴。
2.
貴族, 貴族階層
the body of people of noble birth or rank in a country
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The king often consulted with the nobility on important matters.
國王經常就重要事務諮詢貴族。
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The French Revolution led to the downfall of the nobility.
法國大革命導致了貴族階層的垮台。