The book contrasts modern civilization with the ideal of the noble savage who lived in harmony with nature.
这本书将现代文明同与自然界和谐相处的高尚野蛮人的理想进行了对比。
Although he was of noble birth he lived as a poor man.
虽然他出身贵族，却过着穷人的`日子。
He was an upright and noble man who was always willing to help in any way he could
他是一个正直高尚的人，总是愿意尽其所能帮助他人。
He had implicit faith in the noble intentions of the Emperor.
他对皇帝的高尚意图深信不疑。
Their cause was noble.
他们所进行的是崇高的事业。