nobility
n
1 [U] quality of being noble in mind, character, birth or rank 高尚的思想或品格; 高贵的出身或地位
Her nobility of character made her much admired. 她的高尚品格令人钦佩.
2 the nobility [Gp]
people of noble birth or rank 贵族
a member of the British nobility 英国贵族的一员
marry into the nobility 与贵族成员结婚. Cf 参看 aristocracy.