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单词 honor
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honor

UK /ˈɒnə(r)/
Other entries for this word
honor system noun
Medal of Honor noun
the Congressional Medal of Honor
the American spelling of honour

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honor ​‌‌

​noun
US /ˈɑnər/
Other entries for this word
honor verb
honor bound phrase
Your Honor phrase
honor guard noun
honor roll noun
in honor of phrase
on my honor phrase
honor killing noun
honor society noun
honor system noun
guest of honor noun
maid of honor noun
Medal of Honor noun
matron of honor noun
your word (of honor) phrase
honor a check/credit card phrase
the Congressional Medal of Honor
have the honor of doing something phrase
do someone the honor of doing something phrase
Word Forms
singularhonor
pluralhonors
  1. 1
    uncountable the respect that people have for someone who achieves something great, who is very powerful, or who behaves in a way that is morally right

    Shame and honor were what motivated people.

    His leadership has upheld the honor of the union through many difficult periods.

    Synonyms and related words
    Respect and self-respect
    self-respect
    pride
    dignity
  2. 2
    uncountable the behavior of someone who has high moral standards

    It’s not just a legal matter, it’s a matter of honor!

    Synonyms and related words
    Morally good or correct behavior
    virtue
    goodness
    purity
  3. 3
    countable something you do that you are proud of
    be an honor:

    Performing at the Grand Ole Opry is an honor for any singer.

    be an honor to do something:

    It’s a great honor to be invited here tonight.

    Synonyms and related words
    Achievements
    achievement
    feat
    accomplishment
  4. 4
    countable ​often plurala prize that someone is given because they have achieved something important

    Bob Dylan was among the recipients of the annual Kennedy Center honors.

    top/highest honors (=the most important honors):

    The romantic comedy received top honors at the Golden Globe Awards presentation last night.

    Synonyms and related words
    Prizes and honors for other achievements
    prize
    honor
    award
  5. 5
    ​old-fashioneda woman’s virginity (=the fact that she has never had sex) or, if she is married, that she has never had sex with anyone except her husband
    Synonyms and related words
    Virginity
    virginity
    maidenhead
    virtue
phrases
do someone the honor of doing something
do the honors
have the honor of doing something
honor bound
in honor of
on my honor
Your Honor

honor ​‌‌

​verb transitive
US /ˈɑnər/
Other entries for this word
honor noun
honor bound phrase
Your Honor phrase
honor guard noun
honor roll noun
in honor of phrase
on my honor phrase
honor killing noun
honor society noun
honor system noun
guest of honor noun
maid of honor noun
Medal of Honor noun
matron of honor noun
your word (of honor) phrase
honor a check/credit card phrase
the Congressional Medal of Honor
have the honor of doing something phrase
do someone the honor of doing something phrase
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyhonor
he/she/ithonors
present participlehonoring
past tensehonored
past participlehonored
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to show your respect or admiration for someone, especially by giving them a prize or title, or by praising them publicly

    She will be honored for her work in promoting friendship between the two countries.

    We are here today to honor the men and women who gave their lives for their country.

    Synonyms and related words
    To praise someone or something
    praise
    congratulate
    compliment
  2. 2
    to do what you said you would do or what you promised to do
    honor a promise/pledge/commitment:

    The government will honor its promise to give this land back to the Native Americans.

    honor a contract/agreement:

    Once a contract has been signed, it has to be honored.

    Synonyms and related words
    To keep a promise
    keep
    hold to
    stick to
phrases
honor a check/credit card
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