lofty
gb/lˈɔfti/ us/lˈɔfti/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2800
magas, égbe nyúló, nemes, magasztos, nagyratörő, lekezelő, fennhéjázó, gőgös
B1
1
magas
A1
égbe nyúló
B2
Vzorec užití:
a lofty [mountain/building/ceiling]
The hikers admired the lofty peaks in the distance.
A túrázók megcsodálták a távolban magasodó hegycsúcsokat.
A lofty tower stood at the center of the old city.
A régi város központjában egy égbe nyúló torony állt.
The cathedral’s lofty ceiling took decades to complete.
From her balcony, she had a view of the lofty cliffs.
The castle was built on a lofty hill.
Učební příklady
The mountain is very lofty.
A hegy nagyon magas.
That church has a lofty ceiling.
Annak a templomnak magas a mennyezete.
We saw a lofty tower from the road.
The house is on a lofty hill.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lofty' with 'loose' due to similar spelling, but they are unrelated in meaning.
Význam
Very tall or high
Kolokace
lofty mountain
|lofty ceiling
|lofty peak
|lofty tower
Synonyma
tall (A general term for having greater height than average; less formal or grand than 'lofty'.)
|
high (Describes something positioned far above the ground, without the connotation of grandeur.)
Antonyma
low (Opposite in vertical position; close to the ground.)
Témata
nature
|architecture
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Very tall or high above the ground.
Rising to a great height, often impressively so.
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
lofty [goal/ideal/principle]
She devoted her life to the lofty ideal of equality for all.
Életét annak a nemes eszménynek szentelte, hogy minden ember egyenlő.
The charity's lofty goals inspired many volunteers.
A jótékonysági szervezet nemes céljai sok önkéntest lelkesítettek.
He spoke of lofty principles but rarely acted on them.
Their mission was guided by lofty ambitions for social change.
It’s easy to have lofty dreams, but harder to make them real.
Učební příklady
He has lofty goals for his company.
Nagyratörő céljai vannak a cégével kapcsolatban.
They work for a lofty cause.
Nemes ügyért dolgoznak.
Her lofty ideas are about helping people.
Lofty dreams can be hard to reach.
Častá chyba:
Learners may use 'lofty' to mean 'expensive' by mistake; it refers to moral or intellectual height, not cost.
Význam
Of high moral or intellectual quality
Kolokace
lofty ideals
|lofty goals
|lofty principles
|lofty ambitions
Synonyma
noble (Emphasizes dignity and moral virtue.)
|
elevated (Suggests a high intellectual or moral level, often formal.)
Antonyma
base (Morally low or dishonorable.)
Témata
values
|society
|education
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Having very good and important ideas or goals.
Showing high moral standards, noble intentions, or elevated ideas.
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
a lofty [tone/manner/attitude]
He dismissed our concerns with a lofty wave of his hand.
Egy lekezelő kézlegyintéssel söpörte félre az aggályainkat.
Her lofty tone made it clear she didn’t value our opinions.
Lekelező hangneméből világos volt, hogy nem tartja sokra a véleményünket.
The professor’s lofty manner alienated some students.
They approached us with a lofty attitude that was off-putting.
His lofty air suggested he thought himself above everyone else.
Učební příklady
She spoke in a lofty voice.
Lekelező hangon beszélt.
He gave me a lofty look.
Gőgös pillantást vetett rám.
The man has a lofty manner.
I do not like her lofty attitude.
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse this with 'tall' meaning; here it refers to personality, not physical height.
Význam
Arrogantly superior in manner
Kolokace
lofty tone
|lofty manner
|lofty attitude
Synonyma
haughty (Strongly implies disdainful pride.)
|
arrogant (Emphasizes an exaggerated sense of self-importance.)
Antonyma
humble (Opposite in attitude; not proud or arrogant.)
Témata
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Acting as if you are better than other people.
Behaving in a way that shows you think you are more important than other people; haughty.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
lofty
IPA
GB/lˈɔfti/
US/lˈɔfti/
Slabiky a přízvuk
lofty (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (lofty)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: lofty
- Comparative: loftier
- Superlative: loftiest
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
from a lofty height
1/fɹˈʌm ə lˈɔfti hˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
From a high position, literal or figurative
From a place that is high above, or acting as if you are more important than others.
Příklady
- She looked down at the crowd from a lofty height on the balcony.
- Critics accused him of judging others from a lofty height.
lofty ambitions
1/lˈɔfti æmbˈɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
Very high or important goals
Big and important plans for success or improvement.
Příklady
- The young scientist had lofty ambitions to change the world.
- Despite his lofty ambitions, he remained humble and hardworking.
lofty ideals
1/lˈɔfti aɪdˈiəlz/
fixed phrase
Very high moral principles
Very good and important ideas about how people should live or act.
Příklady
- The movement was founded on lofty ideals of freedom and equality.
- Her speech was full of lofty ideals but lacked practical steps.