nobility
gb/noʊbˈɪləti/ us/noʊbˈɪləti/
B1
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
People of high social rank
People from the highest social class, often with special titles and power.
Vzorec užití:
the nobility of [a country]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nobility' with 'nobleness'. 'Nobility' refers to a group or class, while 'nobleness' refers to a quality.
Synonyma
aristocracy (More formal; often used interchangeably but can emphasize governance by the elite.)
Antonyma
commoners (Refers to people without noble rank or titles.)
Kolokace
hereditary nobility
|landed nobility
|European nobility
|nobility title
Témata
society
|history
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Příklady
- The French Revolution greatly reduced the power of the nobility.
- Members of the nobility were granted large estates by the king.
- The nobility often lived in grand castles and palaces.
- In medieval times, the nobility controlled most of the land.
- The ceremony was attended by members of the local nobility.
Učební příklady
- The king spoke to the nobility.
- Many in the nobility had large houses.
- The nobility had more power than common people.
- Some in the nobility wore fine clothes.
- The nobility met with the queen.
Podstatné jméno
formal
B2
property
2
High moral character or ideals
The quality of being very good, kind, and honest.
Vzorec užití:
the nobility of [someone's] actions
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'nobility' here with social class. In this sense it is about character, not rank.
Synonyma
honor (Focuses on personal integrity and moral uprightness.)
Antonyma
selfishness (Opposite in focusing only on one's own interests, without regard for others.)
Kolokace
nobility of spirit
|moral nobility
|nobility of purpose
Témata
morality
|character
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Příklady
- Her decision to forgive showed great nobility of spirit.
- He was admired for the nobility of his intentions.
- The rescue workers acted with true nobility.
- We should all strive for a certain nobility in our dealings with others.
- His generosity reflected his inner nobility.
Učební příklady
- She showed nobility when she helped her enemy.
- He has nobility in his heart.
- The teacher spoke with nobility.
- Helping others is a sign of nobility.
- He acted with nobility when he told the truth.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
nobility
IPA
GB/noʊbˈɪləti/
US/noʊbˈɪləti/
Slabiky a přízvuk
no - bil - ity (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bil)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: nobility
- Plural: nobilities, nobility
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
nobility of purpose
1/noʊbˈɪləti əv pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
formal
High moral goals or aims
When someone's goal is very good and moral.
Příklady
- The project was driven by a true nobility of purpose.
- He admired the nobility of purpose behind her work.
nobility of spirit
1/noʊbˈɪləti əv spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
Generous and honorable nature
A way of talking about someone being kind, fair, and good inside.
Příklady
- Despite his poverty, he displayed a remarkable nobility of spirit.
- Her kindness to strangers showed her true nobility of spirit.
the landed nobility
1/ðə lˈændɪd noʊbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
Land-owning noble class
Noble people who own a lot of land.
Příklady
- The landed nobility held significant economic and political power.
- In that era, the landed nobility controlled most agriculture.