lofty
lofty — 形容詞
- loftypositive
- loftiercomparative
- loftiestsuperlative
1. describing something that rises a long way above the ground, especially in a way
高聳的
極高的，高聳入雲的
describing something that rises a long way above the ground, especially in a way that is impressive or easy to notice — for example, a tall tower, a high ceiling, or a mountain peak.
The castle walls were so lofty the children had to crane their necks to see the top.
城堡的城牆如此高聳，孩子們得仰起脖子才能看到頂端。
collocation: lofty walls / lofty ceilings
From their lofty position on the tower, the tourists could see the whole city.
從他們在塔上的高聳位置，觀光客可以看到整座城市。
collocation: lofty position
The cathedral's lofty spire rises above all the other buildings in the old town.
這座大教堂高聳的尖塔比舊城區的所有建築都還高。
A row of lofty pine trees lined the driveway to the old farmhouse.
一排高聳的松樹沿著車道排列，通往那棟舊農舍。
Nora opened the door and gazed up at the lofty ceiling, painted with clouds and angels.
Nora 打開門，抬頭望向那高聳的天花板，上面畫滿了雲朵和天使。
用法筆記
More formal and literary than 'high' or 'tall'. Common in descriptive writing rather than everyday conversation.
常見錯誤
2. describing ideas, aims, or principles that are morally excellent and show a stro
崇高的
道德標準高的，高尚的
describing ideas, aims, or principles that are morally excellent and show a strong sense of what is right — for example, a noble vision for society, a high-minded goal, or a worthy principle.
The charity was founded on the lofty ideal that every child deserves a good education.
這家慈善機構建立在崇高的理想之上，那就是每個孩子都應享有良好的教育。
collocation: lofty ideal(s)
Layla spoke about her lofty vision for a world without poverty.
Layla 談到了她關於一個沒有貧窮的世界的崇高願景。
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The general's speech was full of lofty words about honour and duty during the ceremony.
將軍的演說充滿了關於榮譽與責任的崇高言詞。
The university's lofty goals include making education free for everyone in the region.
這所大學的崇高目標包括讓該地區的每個人都能享有免費教育。
Sahil's commitment to justice was not just a lofty principle — he worked in the courts for years.
Sahil 對正義的投入不只是個崇高原則——他在法院工作了多年。
- noble
stronger sense of personal moral worth; 'noble' can describe a person, 'lofty' typically describes ideas
- elevated
more abstract and formal; often describes style or language
- high-minded
refers specifically to a person's moral character rather than abstract ideals
用法筆記
Often found in formal or political speech describing goals, visions, or principles. Can carry a slightly critical tone if the speaker implies the ideals sound good but are unrealistic.
常見錯誤
3. behaving or speaking in a way that shows you believe you are better, more import
傲慢的
自認為優於他人的，高傲的
behaving or speaking in a way that shows you believe you are better, more important, or more intelligent than other people — for example, making dismissive comments, speaking in a superior tone, or refusing to do work you consider beneath you.
Minho gave a lofty wave of his hand and said the work was beneath him.
Minho 傲慢地揮了揮手，說這份工作配不上他。
collocation: lofty wave / lofty manner
Amihan's lofty tone during the meeting annoyed everyone who worked with her.
Amihan 在會議上的傲慢語氣讓每個和她共事的人都感到不悅。
The professor spoke in such lofty language that the students felt he was looking down on them.
那位教授用如此傲慢的語氣說話，讓學生們覺得他在看不起他們。
Yasmin dismissed their questions with a lofty smile and refused to explain further.
Yasmin 帶著傲慢的微笑打發了他們的問題，並且拒絕進一步解釋。
Mateo's lofty comments about ordinary people showed how out of touch he was.
Mateo 關於「普通人」的傲慢言論顯示他有多脫離現實。
- haughty
same register and meaning; slightly more literary
- arrogant
more common in everyday English; can describe both behaviour and personality
- supercilious
more formal; specifically describes the act of looking down on others
用法筆記
Describes a person's manner, tone, or way of speaking in a specific moment rather than a permanent personality trait. Compare 'arrogant', which can describe a fixed character trait.