The book contrasts modern civilization with the ideal of the noble savage who lived in harmony with nature.
這本書將現代文明同與自然界和諧相處的高尚野蠻人的理想進行了對比。
Although he was of noble birth he lived as a poor man.
雖然他出身貴族，卻過著窮人的日子。
He was an upright and noble man who was always willing to help in any way he could
他是一個正直高尚的人，總是愿意盡其所能幫助他人。
He had implicit faith in the noble intentions of the Emperor.
他對皇帝的高尚意圖深信不疑。
Their cause was noble.
他們所進行的是崇高的事業。