honourable
US /ˈɑː.nɚ.ə.bəl/
UK /ˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl/
形容詞
1.
光榮的, 值得尊敬的
deserving or winning honor and respect
範例:
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It was an honourable defeat, as they fought bravely.
這是一場光榮的失敗，因為他們英勇作戰。
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He made an honourable attempt to pay back his debts.
他做出了光榮的嘗試來償還債務。
2.
光榮的, 有聲望的
(of an office or position) carrying honor or prestige
範例:
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He holds an honourable position in the government.
他在政府中擔任光榮的職務。
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It is an honourable tradition to serve the community.
服務社區是一種光榮的傳統。
3.
尊敬的
used as a title of respect for certain high-ranking officials, especially judges and members of parliament
範例:
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The decision was made by the Right Honourable Justice Davies.
該決定由右尊敬的戴維斯法官作出。
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The Honourable Member for the constituency raised a point of order.
該選區的尊敬的議員提出了程序問題。
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