c. 1300, "valorous, courageous, spirited," from noble (adj.) + -ly (2). Meaning "of or befitting noble birth or descent, of high ancestry" is from 1590s.
雙語例句
1. Eric's sister had nobly volunteered to help with the gardening.
埃里克的姐姐真好，自告奮勇幫助收拾花園。
來自柯林斯例句
2. They have supported us nobly in this war.
在這場戰(zhàn)爭中，他們無私地支持了我們。
來自柯林斯例句
3. She conducted herself nobly.
她行為高尚.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. Strong, generous, and confident, she has nobly served mankind.