nobility
gb/noʊbˈɪləti/ us/noʊbˈɪləti/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 4400
nemesség, arisztokrácia, nemeslelkűség
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
1
nemesség
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the nobility of [a country]
The French Revolution greatly reduced the power of the nobility.
A francia forradalom nagymértékben csökkentette a nemesség hatalmát.
Members of the nobility were granted large estates by the king.
A nemesség tagjai nagy birtokokat kaptak a királytól.
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The king spoke to the nobility.
A király a nemességhez beszélt.
Many in the nobility had large houses.
A nemesség sok tagjának nagy háza volt.
The nobility had more power than common people.
Some in the nobility wore fine clothes.
The nobility met with the queen.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nobility' with 'nobleness'. 'Nobility' refers to a group or class, while 'nobleness' refers to a quality.
Σημασία
People of high social rank
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
hereditary nobility
|landed nobility
|European nobility
|nobility title
Συνώνυμα
aristocracy (More formal; often used interchangeably but can emphasize governance by the elite.)
Αντώνυμα
commoners (Refers to people without noble rank or titles.)
Θέματα
society
|history
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Ορισμός
People from the highest social class, often with special titles and power.
A group of people belonging to the highest social class, often with hereditary titles and privileges.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
FORMAL
2
nemesség
C1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the nobility of [someone's] actions
Her decision to forgive showed great nobility of spirit.
Az, hogy megbocsátott, nagy lelki nemességről tanúskodott.
He was admired for the nobility of his intentions.
Csodálták szándékainak nemességéért.
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She showed nobility when she helped her enemy.
Nemeslelkűségről tett tanúbizonyságot, amikor segített az ellenségének.
He has nobility in his heart.
Nemes lelkű ember.
The teacher spoke with nobility.
Helping others is a sign of nobility.
He acted with nobility when he told the truth.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'nobility' here with social class. In this sense it is about character, not rank.
Σημασία
High moral character or ideals
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
nobility of spirit
|moral nobility
|nobility of purpose
Συνώνυμα
honor (Focuses on personal integrity and moral uprightness.)
Αντώνυμα
selfishness (Opposite in focusing only on one's own interests, without regard for others.)
Θέματα
morality
|character
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Ορισμός
The quality of being very good, kind, and honest.
The quality of being morally good, generous, or honorable.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
nobility
IPA
GB/noʊbˈɪləti/
US/noʊbˈɪləti/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
no - bil - ity (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bil)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: nobility
- Plural: nobilities, nobility
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
nobility of purpose
1/noʊbˈɪləti əv pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
formal
High moral goals or aims
When someone's goal is very good and moral.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- The landed nobility held significant economic and political power.
- In that era, the landed nobility controlled most agriculture.