nobility
gb/noʊbˈɪləti/ us/noʊbˈɪləti/
B1
Angol
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Főnév
B1
entity
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People of high social rank
People from the highest social class, often with special titles and power.
Használati minta:
the nobility of [a country]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nobility' with 'nobleness'. 'Nobility' refers to a group or class, while 'nobleness' refers to a quality.
Szinonimák
aristocracy (More formal; often used interchangeably but can emphasize governance by the elite.)
Antonimák
commoners (Refers to people without noble rank or titles.)
Szókapcsolatok
hereditary nobility
|landed nobility
|European nobility
|nobility title
Témák
society
|history
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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.
Főnév
formal
B2
property
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High moral character or ideals
The quality of being very good, kind, and honest.
Használati minta:
the nobility of [someone's] actions
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'nobility' here with social class. In this sense it is about character, not rank.
Szinonimák
honor (Focuses on personal integrity and moral uprightness.)
Antonimák
selfishness (Opposite in focusing only on one's own interests, without regard for others.)
Szókapcsolatok
nobility of spirit
|moral nobility
|nobility of purpose
Témák
morality
|character
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
nobility
IPA
GB/noʊbˈɪləti/
US/noʊbˈɪləti/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
no - bil - ity (3 szótag)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bil)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: nobility
- Plural: nobilities, nobility
Szócsalád
Kifejezések
nobility of purpose
1/noʊbˈɪləti əv pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
formal
High moral goals or aims
When someone's goal is very good and moral.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- The landed nobility held significant economic and political power.
- In that era, the landed nobility controlled most agriculture.