honorable
US /ˈɑː.nɚ.ə.bəl/
UK /ˈɑː.nɚ.ə.bəl/
形容词
1.
正直的, 光荣的, 可敬的
deserving of respect or high regard
示例:
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He is an honorable man who always keeps his promises.
他是一个总是信守诺言的正直的人。
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It was an honorable decision to resign after the scandal.
丑闻后辞职是一个光荣的决定。
2.
尊敬的, 阁下
used as a title of respect for certain high-ranking officials or dignitaries
示例:
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The judge addressed the lawyer as 'The Honorable Mr. Smith'.
法官称呼律师为“尊敬的史密斯先生”。
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The letter was addressed to The Honorable Prime Minister.
这封信是写给尊敬的首相的。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词