| 单词 | honour |
| 释义 | honour —honour UK (US honor) /ˈɒn.ər/ aep /ˈɑː.nɚ/ noun (RESPECT) B2 [U] a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: » a man of honour» We fought for the honour of our country.Thesaurus+: ↑Morality and rules of behaviourin honour of sb/sthB2 in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or something: » a banquet in honour of the presidentThesaurus+: ↑Showing respect and admirationbe/feel honour bound to do sthF0 to feel you must do something because it is morally right, even if you do not want to do it: » I felt honour bound to tell him the truth.Thesaurus+: ↑Morality and rules of behaviourdo sb the honour of doing sth FORMALF0 to make someone proud and happy by doing or being something: » Would you do me the honour of accompanying me to the New Year Ball?Thesaurus+: ↑Polite expressionsYour Honour FORMALF0 the way to address a judge Thesaurus+: ↑Judges and juries• • • Extra Examples:» It's an honour to have you here today, Mr President.» Great honour attaches to winning this award.» The party was held in honour of Vivienne Westwood, that doyenne of British fashion.» It's an honour to meet you Sir.» He felt that his honour was at stake.noun (REWARD) F0 [C] a reward, prize, or title that publicly expresses admiration or respect: » She received an honour for her services to the community.» He was buried with full military honours (= with a special celebration to show respect).Thesaurus+: ↑Prizes, rewards and medalswith honoursF0 If you complete a school or university qualification with honours, you achieve a high standard. Thesaurus+: ↑University and college education• • • Extra Examples:» He graduated with a second-class honours degree in physics.» Tom has just graduated with first-class honours in psychology.» Adrian has a joint honours ( double honours) degree in English and philosophy.» The Colonel was buried with full military honours.» Full military honours and a 21-gun salute marked his funeral.verb [T] (RESPECT) ↑Verb Endings for honour C1 to show great respect for someone or something, especially in public: » He was honoured for his bravery.» FORMAL We are honoured (= proud and happy) to have you here tonight.» I would be honoured to meet him.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing respect and admirationF0 To honour a promise or agreement is to do what you said you would: » They decided not to honour an existing order for aircraft.Thesaurus+: ↑Making and breaking promises and commitments• • • Extra Examples:» Children need to be taught to honour other people's opinions.» The treaty honours the rights of both nations.» The press nowadays seems incapable of honouring anyone's privacy.» There actually is a rule about not blocking the front entrance, but no one honours it.» The fund was set up to honour the memory of Joe's grandmother, a tireless social campaigner.verb [T] (REWARD) ↑Verb Endings for honour ► F0 to give someone public praise or a reward: » He was honoured with a knighthood.Thesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing down |
| 随便看 |
|
英语词典包含67674条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。