新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

lofty

英  [ˈlɒfti]
    
美  [ˈlɔːf-]

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • loftier , loftiest

    1崇高的

    A lofty ideal or ambition is noble, important, and admirable.

    双语例句

    例:

    It was a bank that started out with grand ideas and lofty ideals.

    那是一家创办时有着宏大理念和崇高理想的银行。

    2高耸的

    A lofty building or room is very high.

    双语例句

    例:

    a light, lofty apartment in the suburbs of Salzburg.

    位于萨尔茨堡郊外的一幢光线充足、高高耸立的公寓。

    3高傲的

    If you say that someone behaves in a lofty way, you are critical of them for behaving in a proud and rather overbearing way, as if they think they are very important.

    双语例句

    例:

    the lofty disdain he often expresses for his profession.

    他经常表露出的对其职业的轻慢。

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