| 单词 | honour |
| 释义 | honour (ɒnəʳ ) Word forms: honours , honouring , honoured regional note: in AM, use honor 1. uncountable noun B2 Honour means doing what you believe to be right and being confident that you have done what is right. The officers died faithful to Poland and to the honour of a soldier. I do not believe I can any longer serve with honour as a member of your government. Synonyms: integrity, principles, morality, honesty 2. countable noun An honour is a special award that is given to someone, usually because they have done something good or because they are greatly respected. Most of the high honours usually go to long-serving MPs loyal to the government. He was showered with honours–among them an Oscar. Synonyms: title, award, distinction, accolade 3. verb [usually passive] If someone is honoured, they are given public praise or an award for something they have done. The director was honoured with a Bafta Fellowship. [be VERB-ed] Mr Reddy has been honoured by the Pope by being made a knight of St Gregory. [be VERB-ed] 4. singular noun B2 If you describe doing or experiencing something as an honour, you mean you think it is something special and desirable. Five other cities had been competing for the honour of staging the Games. [+ of] Tchaikovsky was given a state funeral–the first commoner to be granted this honour. Michael said: 'It's an honour to finally work with her.'. Perhaps as it is so close to noon, you would do me the honour of having lunch with me. Synonyms: privilege, credit, favour, pleasure 5. passive verb If you say that you would be honoured to do something, you are saying very politely and formally that you would be pleased to do it. If you say that you are honoured by something, you are saying that you are grateful for it and pleased about it. [politeness] I would be honoured to play for a club like Everton. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive] It's a very flattering offer, and I'm honoured by your confidence in me. [be VERB-ed] 6. verb To honour someone means to treat them or regard them with special attention and respect. Her Majesty later honoured them with her presence at lunch. [VERB noun + with] Those right-wing people who most honour their monarch see no reason for any apology. [VERB noun] honoured adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Mrs Patrick Campbell was an honoured guest. 7. verb If you honour an arrangement or promise, you do what you said you would do. The two sides agreed to honour a new ceasefire. [VERB noun] Mr Ashkenazy has informed us that he will be unable to honour his contract with Symphony Hall to perform the piano recital. [VERB noun] 8. uncountable noun [usually NOUN noun] Honours is a type of university degree which is of a higher standard than a pass or ordinary degree. ...an honours degree in business studies. 9. countable noun Judges, and mayors in the United States, are sometimes called your honour or referred to as his honour or her honour. I have no further questions, your honour. ...His Honour Judge Brodrick. 10. See also guest of honour, lap of honour, maid of honour 11. do the honours phrase If someone does the honours at a social occasion or public event, they act as host or perform some official function. [informal] A well-known television personality did the honours at the official opening of the show. 12. in honour of phrase B2 If something is arranged in honour of a particular event, it is arranged in order to celebrate that event. The Foundation is holding a dinner at the Museum of American Art in honour of the opening of their new show. 13. in sb's honour phrase B2 If something is arranged or happens in someone's honour, it is done specially to show appreciation of them. He will attend an outdoor concert in his honour in the centre of Paris. Quotations: Duty, honour! We make these words say whatever we want, the same as we do with parrotsMariage Bourgeois If I lose mine honour, I lose myselfAntony and Cleopatra The louder he talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoonsThe Conduct of Life There is no honour among thieves Collocations: absolute honour It's an absolute honour for us to be invited on their tour. The Sun (2009) I've got to say it's been an absolute honour to meet you. The Sun (2012) To represent my country would be an absolute honour. The Sun (2015) We've got very special players and it's a great honour to lead them. The Sun (2015) It was accounted a great honour to die for Christ. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings (1995) You have done me the great honour of inviting me to give you an account of my former life. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Now it must be seen to honour that pledge. Times, Sunday Times The chancellor said that the government would honour a pledge to freeze fuel duty this year, ending speculation that he was preparing to raise charges. Times, Sunday Times On the right, there was scepticism over whether he would honour the pledge. Times, Sunday Times The charity last night asked ministers to honour a pledge to improve care for terminally-ill patients. The Sun I hope our new prime minister will honour the pledge that her predecessor made. Times, Sunday Times But because they were told they would be refunded, the airline told me would honour this promise. The Sun How can anyone with an ounce of logic think he will honour his promise? Times, Sunday Times A national drive for better parenting would also help to honour a promise. Times,Sunday Times We should honour that promise. Times, Sunday Times They fear that they might have to honour the promise that they made of holding a referendum in the event of a new treaty being signed. Times, Sunday Times Ask how much time they'd like before you speak to others, and try to honour that request. Times, Sunday Times The creditcard firm should honour this request, but do call to confirm it has been acted on. Times, Sunday Times As such, websites and advertisers may either honour the request, or completely ignore it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's as if a 'do not disturb' sign had been pinned to a tree 300 years ago and all passers-by have honoured that request. Times, Sunday Times The family honoured his request. The Sun Check with him before you act, and if he feels that keeping in touch would be stressful, then honour his wish and don't attempt to maintain a relationship. The Sun So when parliament asks the people to take a decision, trust in our democracy depends on parliament honouring their wishes. Times, Sunday Times We're going to honour her wishes. Times, Sunday Times How she had honoured his wishes and done nothing. Times, Sunday Times As a principal, he/she will need to honour the wishes of the overwhelming majority of parents. Globe and Mail They came in a show of peace to honour the memory of the lost ones. Times, Sunday Times Sue pulled her close, into her, into the house — into her marriage — because she was honouring the memory of her. Times, Sunday Times It's a way of honouring the memory of my dad. The Sun Finally, they talk about the difficulty of honouring the memory of the person they loved and at the same time trying to move on. Times, Sunday Times Those qualities and values are surely the very least that should have been displayed to honour the memories of their own and the families. Times, Sunday Times But today, let us simply honour their sacrifice and bravery. The Sun However, the party has failed to honour the sacrifice of the martyrs by deviating from its principles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Failure to help these traders will simply imply failure to honour the sacrifices made by the 1860 indentured labourers. ST We should wear our poppies to recall and honour their sacrifices, as well as those of later wars, regardless of whether those wars were smart or not. Times, Sunday Times It's a huge honour and a rather humbling experience to be given this award. Times, Sunday Times (2006) I love competing for my country and that is a huge honour in itself. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I don't see it as a burden but as a huge honour and something I'll thrive on. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It was such an incredible honour to be asked. The Sun (2011) It's an incredible honour, I cannot explain how happy it makes me. The Sun (2015) To be recognised by the industry for the contribution we are trying to make is an incredible honour. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Playing for my country is a massive honour. The Sun (2012) It was a massive honour to have met him. The Sun (2015) It came as a complete surprise and was a massive honour. Times, Sunday Times (2006) At stake are good faith and national honour. Times, Sunday Times When these attempts failed, a private buyer stepped in, bidding for the pieces, then refusing to pay as a matter of national honour. Times, Sunday Times It was national honour that was scarred, not personal feelings. Times, Sunday Times So, to that extent, national honour was shared. Times, Sunday Times He was unaware if there had been any nomination for him to get a national honour too. Times, Sunday Times Civic chiefs lined up a night of fireworks to mark the prestigious honour. The Sun The prestigious honour followed a string of exclusive news stories and features about banking and finance over the course of 2009. Times, Sunday Times It was a very prestigious honour only granted to the families of ancient nobility. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If they back the plan, the 6ft 7in star could receive the honour later this year. The Sun He was, however, far from the only actor to receive an honour. Times, Sunday Times Most of those who receive an honour have been nominated by an individual rather than by an organisation or government department. The Sun I receive this honour with deep gratitude and great humility. Times, Sunday Times He said that he would be particularly proud to receive the honour as 'an enthusiast for amateur golf'. Times, Sunday Times But which location will take the top honour in 2020? Times,Sunday Times In both bouts he was the written-off underdog who lacked the power to land and keep top honours. The Sun True, more money and better players make it easier to compete for the top honours. Times, Sunday Times The top civil servants also still get the top honours. Times, Sunday Times Rugby union has only a handful of nations regularly in contention for the top honours. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 荣誉, 给…以荣誉 Japanese: 道義心, 表彰する |
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