单词 | time-honored |
释义 | time-honored (once / 6574 pages) adj WORD FAMILY time-honored USAGE EXAMPLESDonning the mantle of economic optimist is a time-honored tradition for presidents, who are seen as perhaps the most singularly influential person over the economy. Los Angeles Times(Dec 31, 2016) Congress would be wise to uphold this time-honored principle by denying Mattis a waiver to serve as secretary of defense. Washington Post(Dec 22, 2016) And what more time-honored sportswriter tradition is there than prematurely predicting year-end awards two months before the All-Star break? The Guardian(Dec 16, 2016) 1adj acceptable for a long time time-honored customs Syn time-honoured reputable having a good reputation 2adj honored because of age or long usage time-honored institutions Syn time-honoured honorable, honourable worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect |
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