noble
/ˈnəubl; `nobl/ adj
(-r / ˈnəublə(r); `noblɚ/, -st / ˈnəublɪst; `noblɪst/)
1 belonging to the aristocracy by birth or rank 贵族的; 贵族出身的; 贵族阶层的
a family of noble descent 世袭的贵族家庭.
2 having or showing an excellent character; not petty or mean 高尚的; 高贵的; 崇高的
a noble leader, mind, gesture 伟大的领袖、 高尚的思想、 高雅的姿态
noble sentiments 高尚的情操
It was noble of you to accept a lower salary to help the company. 你为了帮助公司而接受低工资真是难能可贵.
3 impressive in size, appearance, etc; splendid （大小、 外貌等）给人深刻印象的; 卓越的; 非凡的
a noble building, horse 宏伟的建筑、 骏马
a woman with a noble bearing 举止高雅的女子. noble, n person of noble birth or rank 贵族的成员.