honour

劍橋詞典

honour noun (RESPECT)

[ 不可數(shù)或單數(shù)名詞：沒(méi)有復(fù)數(shù)形式的名詞 ]
a quality that combines respect , being proud , and honesty
名譽(yù)，榮譽(yù)；高尚品德
a man of honour 品德高尚的人
We fought for the honour of our country . 我們?yōu)槲覀儑?guó)家的榮譽(yù)而戰(zhàn)。
?in honour of sb/sth
in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or something
為了慶祝…；為表示對(duì)…的尊敬
a banquet in honour of the president 為總統(tǒng)舉行的宴會(huì)
?be/feel honour bound to do sth (also be/feel honour-bound to do sth)

to feel you must do something because it is morally right , even if you do not want to do it
覺(jué)得在道義上應(yīng)該做
I felt honour bound to tell him the truth . 我覺(jué)得應(yīng)該告訴他事實(shí)真相。
?do sb the honour of doing sth formal

to make someone proud and happy by doing or being something
做…使（某人）感到特別榮幸；做…給（某人）帶來(lái)榮譽(yù)；賞光做…
Would you do me the honour of accompanying me to the New Year Ball? 你愿不愿意賞光陪我去參加新年舞會(huì)？
?Your/His/Her Honour formal

the way to address or refer to a judge
（對(duì)法官的尊稱(chēng)）閣下
Yes, Your Honour. 是的，閣下。
The case was dealt with by Her Honour Judge Kirkham. 這個(gè)案子是由柯克漢姆法官閣下處理的。

例句

• 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 .

honour noun (REWARD)

[ 可數(shù)名詞：有復(fù)數(shù)形式的名詞 ]
a reward , prize , or title that publicly expresses admiration or respect
獎(jiǎng)勵(lì)；榮譽(yù)；榮譽(yù)頭銜
She received an honour for her services to the community . 她因?yàn)樯鐓^(qū)提供服務(wù)而獲得了表彰。
He was buried with full military honours (= with a special celebration to show respect ). 他被安葬時(shí)舉行了隆重的軍葬禮。
?with honours

If you complete a school or university qualification with honours, you achieve a high standard .
以?xún)?yōu)等成績(jī)畢業(yè)

例句

• 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 .

習(xí)語(yǔ)

be on your honour
do the honours 返回 honour