high-minded

英 ['hai'maindid] 美
  • adj. 高尚的;傲慢的;高洁的

英英释义


1. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style;
"an exalted ideal"
"argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks
"a noble and lofty concept"

实用场景例句


She belonged to a high-minded group of ladies who met and discussed Works of Literature.
她属于那群道德高尚的女性,她们会聚在一起讨论文学作品。

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The President's hopes for the country were high-minded, but too vague...
总统对国家的期望是很高尚的,但却过于模糊。

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双语例句


1. Powell's unusual journey to high office is an inspiration to millions.
鲍威尔升任高官的不寻常历程对数以百万计的人都是一个激励。

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2. If cancers are spotted early there'sa high chance of survival.
如果癌症在早期发现的话,存活的几率会很高。

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3. That big high-rise above us is where Brian lives.
我们上面的那座摩天大楼就是布赖恩住的地方。

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4. High winds have knocked down trees and power lines.
大风刮倒了树木和电线。

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5. A high turnout was reported at the polling booths.
来自投票站的消息称投票率很高。

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英文词源


high-minded (adj.)
c. 1500, "arrogant;" 1550s, "morally lofty," from high (adj.) + minded. Related: High-mindedness.

词态变化


名词: high-mindedness;