honourable
US /ˈɑː.nɚ.ə.bəl/
UK /ˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl/
形容词
1.
光荣的, 值得尊敬的
deserving or winning honor and respect
示例:
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It was an honourable defeat, as they fought bravely.
这是一场光荣的失败，因为他们英勇作战。
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He made an honourable attempt to pay back his debts.
他做出了光荣的尝试来偿还债务。
2.
光荣的, 有声望的
(of an office or position) carrying honor or prestige
示例:
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He holds an honourable position in the government.
他在政府中担任光荣的职务。
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It is an honourable tradition to serve the community.
服务社区是一种光荣的传统。
3.
尊敬的
used as a title of respect for certain high-ranking officials, especially judges and members of parliament
示例:
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The decision was made by the Right Honourable Justice Davies.
该决定由右尊敬的戴维斯法官作出。
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The Honourable Member for the constituency raised a point of order.
该选区的尊敬的议员提出了程序问题。
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