late 15c., "refine, impart a higher character to" (implied in ennobled), from Middle French ennoblir; see en- (1) + noble (adj.). Sense of "give noble rank to" is from 1590s. Related: Ennobler; ennobling.
权威例句
1. The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.
有点礼貌使生活愉快, 多点礼貌使生活高尚.
2. Ennoble a prime minister for distinguished service.
因其杰出的功劳授予总理爵位.
3. The total effect of Aristofie's thought is to ennoble humanity and to increase personal responsibility.
从总的效果来看,亚里士多德思想是要使人变得高尚,是要增加个人的责任.
4. Impact the values needed by leaders and managers to motivate, inspire and ennoble their people.