"loftier" in Chinese (Simplified)
更高的更崇高的
Definition
“lofty”的比较级:指更高的位置或水平,或具有更高尚或重要的品质与目标。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用在比较想法、目标、建筑、态度或语气时;可以指实际高度,也可以比喻重要性、道德、抱负等。有时带有轻微的批评意味,指某人自视甚高。
Examples
That is the loftier mountain in the range.
那是山脉中**更高的**一座山。
She has loftier goals than her classmates.
她比同学有**更崇高的**目标。
The new building is loftier than the old one.
新建筑比旧建筑**更高**。
Some politicians talk about loftier ideals, but don’t always deliver.
有些政客谈论更**高尚的**理想,但并不总是实现。
His speech aimed for loftier principles, not just money.
他的演讲追求的是更**高尚的**原则,而不仅仅是金钱。
He shrugged off the praise, saying there were loftier people deserving it.
他对赞美一笑置之,说还有更**崇高的**人更值得。