honorable
US /ˈɑː.nɚ.ə.bəl/
UK /ˈɑː.nɚ.ə.bəl/
1.
正直的, 光榮的, 可敬的
deserving of respect or high regard
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He is an honorable man who always keeps his promises.
他是一個總是信守諾言的正直的人。
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It was an honorable decision to resign after the scandal.
醜聞後辭職是一個光榮的決定。
2.
尊敬的, 閣下
used as a title of respect for certain high-ranking officials or dignitaries
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The judge addressed the lawyer as 'The Honorable Mr. Smith'.
法官稱呼律師為「尊敬的史密斯先生」。
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The letter was addressed to The Honorable Prime Minister.
這封信是寫給尊敬的首相的。