| 词汇 | ennobling |
| 释义 | ennobling present participle ofennoble ennoble verb[ T ] uk /ɪˈnəʊ.bəl/ us /ɪˈnoʊ.bəl/ to make someone a member of the nobility (= highest social rank)封…为贵族 literary to make something or someone better so that people admire it, him, or her more: 使更崇高，使更高尚；使更尊贵 He has this theory that suffering can ennoble a person's character.他认为苦难可以使一个人的人格变得高尚。 Royalty, aristocracy & titles accede to something accession anointed anti-monarchical anti-monarchist duke dukedom earl earldom emir miss mister monarch monarchist morganatic royalist royally Rt. Hon. Shah sheikh You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Becoming better Examples of ennoblingennobling In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use. On medieval houses, for example, ancient spoils were usually fitted around entrances, ennobling an otherwise rude structure. Military death for young males was viewed as ennobling, something to be welcomed in the service of one's country. Teachings such as this are neither elevating nor ennobling, and cannot be attractive. Penelope's recitative is surely the 'normal' language for so serious a character; indeed, many will claim it the most ennobling aspect of her music. He is aware, of course, that these two motivations could overlap : after all, an ennobling office could confer not just status entitlements but significant financial gains such as tax immunities. Mach did not hold the practice of academic science to be itself an especially interesting or ennobling pursuit. He has earned promotion and ennobling by long and arduous service and, no doubt, would ornament another place with distinction. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is the most ennobling intellectual and spiritual condition that man can possess and so frequently does not possess. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They are not only old, but are also ennobling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 If that be true, it must also be true that great books, great paintings and great plays have no ennobling effect on a man's conduct. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But it is also held to be an ennobling procedure and has correlations with high social prestige. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 No, he was not really saying so, nor was he ennobling anybody with the title of "dog". From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Some people think that the process of dying should be and can be spiritually ennobling and even quite a cheerful experience. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I have always looked upon him as one who can be relied upon to support a project for ennobling our towns and preserving our countryside. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I strongly hold the view that the human condition is ennobling and unique. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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