lofty的词源

英文词源

lofty (adj.)

"exalted, of high rank," early 15c.; also "with a high purpose," from loft + -y (2). From early 14c. as a surname. Literal sense of "high" is attested from 1580s. Related: Loftily; loftiness.

中文词源

lofty：高耸的，崇高的

来自loft,高空，阁楼，引申词义高耸的，崇高的。

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lofty：高的，高耸的；高尚的

词根词缀： loft阁楼 + -y