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honourable
honourable (ˈɒnərəbəl; ˈɒnrəbəl) or honorableadj1. possessing or characterized by high principles: honourable intentions. 2. worthy of or entitled to honour or esteem3. consistent with or bestowing honour ˈhonourableness, ˈhonorableness n ˈhonourably, ˈhonorably adv
Honourable (ˈɒnərəbəl; ˈɒnrəbəl) or Honorableadj (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the Honourable (prenominal) a title of respect placed before a name: employed before the names of various officials in the English-speaking world, as a courtesy title in Britain for the children of viscounts and barons and the younger sons of earls, and in Parliament by one member speaking of another. Abbreviation: Hon Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | honourable - worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"honorablehonest, honorable - not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"just - used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting; "a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln; "a kind and just man"; "a just reward"; "his just inheritance"moral - concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles; "moral sense"; "a moral scrutiny"; "a moral lesson"; "a moral quandary"; "moral convictions"; "a moral life"noble - having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character; "a noble spirit"; "noble deeds"reputable - having a good reputation; "a reputable business"; "a reputable scientist"; "a reputable wine"worthy - having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause" | | 2. | honourable - adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"ethical, honorableright - in conformance with justice or law or morality; "do the right thing and confess" |
honourableadjective1. principled, moral, ethical, just, true, fair, upright, honest, virtuous, trustworthy, trusty, high-minded, upstanding I believe he was an honourable man.2. proper, right, respectable, righteous, virtuous, creditable However, their intentions are honourable.3. prestigious, great, noble, noted, distinguished, notable, renowned, eminent, illustrious, venerable an honourable professionTranslationshonour (American) honor (ˈonə) noun1. respect for truth, honesty etc. a man of honour. 崇敬 尊敬2. (the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation. We must fight for the honour of our country. (保持或提高)名譽 （保持或提高）名誉 3. fame; glory. He won honour on the field of battle. 名聲，榮譽 荣誉4. respect. This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war. 致敬 为纪念5. something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc. It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting. 榮幸 荣幸6. a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc. He has received many honours for his research into cancer. 榮譽勛章 勋章7. (with capital. with His, ~Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour. 閣下 阁下 verb1. to show great respect to (a person, thing etc). We should honour the Queen. 尊敬 尊敬2. to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to. Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting? 使增光 使增光，十分荣幸 3. to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc. He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped. 給予榮譽頭銜或學位等 给予荣誉头衔或学位等4. to fulfil (a promise etc). We'll honour our agreement. 實踐(諾言)，履行(協定) 实践，承兑 ˈhonorary adjective1. (often abbreviated to Hon. in writing) (of an official position) not having any payment. the Honorary Secretary of the Darts Association. 無薪的, 名譽的 无薪水的，名誉的 2. given to a person as a mark of respect for his ability etc. an honorary degree. 榮譽的 名誉的ˈhonourable adjective having, showing, bringing or deserving honour. an honourable man. 值得尊敬的，光榮的，增光的 荣誉的，可敬的，体面的 ˈhonours noun plural1. (sometimes with capital. sometimes abbreviated to Hons when written) a degree awarded by universities, colleges etc to students who achieve good results in their final degree examinations, or who carry out specialized study or research; the course of study leading to the awarding of such a degree: He got First Class Honours in French; (also adjective) an honours degree, (American) an honors course. 榮譽學位 优等学位2. ceremony, when given as a mark of respect. The dead soldiers were buried with full military honours. 致敬儀式 表示敬意的仪式(in) honour/honor bound forced (to do something) not by law, but because one knows it is right. I said I would go if he sent for me, and I feel honour bound to do as I promised. 道義上必須(做某事) 道义上必须做某事on one's honour an expression used to emphasize the truth and solemnity of something which is said. Do you swear, on your honour, never to reveal what you see here? 以個人名譽擔保 以名誉担保word of honour a promise which cannot be broken without loss of honour. I give you my word of honour that I'll do it. 以名譽擔保的承諾 以名誉担保的诺言
honour, noun, ends in -our.
honorary, adjective, drops the u.
honourable, adjective, keeps the u. IdiomsSeehonorable mentionHonourable
Honourable (US), Honorable the. a title of respect placed before a name: employed before the names of various officials in the English-speaking world, as a courtesy title in Britain for the children of viscounts and barons and the younger sons of earls, and in Parliament by one member speaking of another honourable
Related to honourable: Honourable dischargeSynonyms for honourableadj principledSynonyms- principled
- moral
- ethical
- just
- true
- fair
- upright
- honest
- virtuous
- trustworthy
- trusty
- high-minded
- upstanding
adj properSynonyms- proper
- right
- respectable
- righteous
- virtuous
- creditable
adj prestigiousSynonyms- prestigious
- great
- noble
- noted
- distinguished
- notable
- renowned
- eminent
- illustrious
- venerable
Synonyms for honourableadj worthy of being honoredSynonymsRelated Words- honest
- honorable
- just
- moral
- noble
- reputable
- worthy
adj adhering to ethical and moral principlesSynonymsRelated Words |