nobility

柯林斯词典

1. N-SING-COLL The nobility of a society are all the people who have titles and belong to a high social class. 贵族阶层
They married into the nobility and entered the highest ranks of state administration. 他们与贵族阶层联姻，进入了国家行政机关的最高级别。
2. N-UNCOUNT A person's nobility is their noble character and behaviour. 高尚品格; 高贵行为[正式]
...his nobility of character, and his devotion to his country. …他的高尚品格和他对他国家的献身精神。