noblesse

• 名词，指贵族身份或贵族阶层，尤指法国的贵族；也可统称贵族成员。

A noun referring to the state or condition of being of noble birth, or collectively to the members of the nobility, especially in a French context.

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1. Noble birthC1formal

   The condition or quality of belonging to the aristocracy or having a high social rank.

   贵族出身

   • Her noblesse was evident in her refined manners and lineage.
   • The concept of noblesse oblige suggests that privilege comes with responsibility.
   • He was proud of his family's noblesse and ancient heritage.

   同义词aristocracyblue bloodgentilitynobilitypeeragerank

   反义词commonness

2. Nobility as a classC1formal

   The collective body of people who belong to the aristocracy, especially in historical contexts like France.

   贵族

   • The noblesse of France held significant power before the revolution.
   • Many members of the noblesse lost their estates during the upheaval.
   • The noblesse often intermarried to preserve their wealth and status.

   同义词aristocracygentrynobilitypeerageupper class