1 honor (US) noun
or British honour /ˈɑːnɚ/ plural honors
or British honour /ˈɑːnɚ/ plural honors
Learner's definition of HONOR
1
[noncount] : respect that is given to someone who is admired尊敬；敬意；荣誉 -
These people deserve to be treated with honor.这些人值得尊敬。
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The team brought honor to the school.这个团队为学校赢得了荣誉。
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Please welcome our guest of honor. [=the person who is being specially honored]有请我们的贵宾。
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He was given a place of honor at the table. [=a seat for someone who is being specially honored]他被请到了上座。
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The trophy has a place of honor [=a special position for something that is highly valued] on the mantel.那座奖杯放在了壁炉上的显要位置。
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They're having a dinner in honor of the new coach. = They're having a dinner in the new coach's honor. [=they are having a dinner as a way to show respect and admiration for the new coach]他们正设宴向新教练致敬。
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The building was named in honor of the city's founder.这座大厦以城市创建者的名字命名，以示纪念。
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He wore his ethnic heritage as a badge of honor. [=he was proud of his ethnic heritage and did not try to hide it]他身穿自己民族的服饰，倍感骄傲。
2 [noncount]
a : good reputation : good quality or character as judged by other people声誉；信誉 b : high moral standards of behavior正义感；廉正；气节 -
She has a keen sense of honor.她非常有正义感。
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a code of honor道德准则
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He would not do it as a matter of honor.出于道义，他不会做这件事。
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He's a man of honor.他是个有气节的男人。
3 [singular] formal
a : a special opportunity to do something that makes you proud荣幸；光荣 —
usually + of -
She was given/granted the honor of christening the ship.她有幸为那艘轮船命名。
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I have the honor of informing you that you have won first prize.我荣幸地通知您，您获得了一等奖。
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May I have the honor of this dance? [=(more commonly) will you dance with me?]我能有幸和您跳支舞吗？
b : something that shows that other people have respect for you令人荣幸之事 -
It was an honor to be invited.承蒙邀请，倍感荣幸。
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It's a great honor (for me) to be here with you tonight.在此与您共度良宵，实乃荣幸之至。
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I hope you'll do me the honor of accepting this invitation. [=it will make me feel happy and proud if you accept this invitation]承蒙不弃，望能大驾光临。
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[count] : something (such as a title or medal) that is given to a person as a sign of respect and admiration（表尊敬爱戴的）头衔，勋章，徽章 -
She has received/won many honors and awards for her charitable works.她的慈善工作为她赢得了许多勋章和奖励。
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Charitable organizations have been heaping honors on him.慈善组织授予了他许多荣誉称号。
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He was buried with full military honors. [=a special military ceremony for a person who has died]人们为他举行了隆重的军人葬礼。
— see also medal of honor 5
[singular] : an admired person who is a source of pride and respect for the other members of a group, organization, etc.引以为荣的人；德高望重的人 —
used in the phrase an honor to用于短语an honor to 6
Honor [count] —
used as a title for a judge or mayor阁下，大人（用作对法官或市长的尊称） -
Please welcome His Honor, the mayor.请欢迎市长阁下。
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We request a recess, Your Honor.法官大人，我们要求休庭。
7 honors [plural]
a : special credit or recognition given to students who have successfully done work at a high level给予优等学生的荣誉 b : a special course of study for students who want to take classes at a high level给优等生开设的高级课程
do the honors
: to do the actions performed by a host or hostess尽主人之谊 -
My mother cooks a big turkey for Thanksgiving every year, and my father does the honors at the table. [=my father carves and serves the turkey]我妈妈每年感恩节都烤一只大火鸡，而我爸爸负责把火鸡切开，招待宾客。
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The Ambassador did the honors by introducing the guest speaker.那位大使尽主人之谊介绍了演讲嘉宾。
on your honor
formal
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used to say that you promise to do something以名誉担保
word of honor
— see 1word 2 honor (US) verb
or British honour /ˈɑːnɚ/
honors; honored; honoring
or British honour /ˈɑːnɚ/
honors; honored; honoring
Learner's definition of HONOR
[+ object]
1
a : to regard or treat (someone) with respect and admiration : to show or give honor to (someone)尊敬；尊重 -
You should honor [=respect] your parents.你应该尊重你的父母。
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When we got married, we promised to love and honor each other.我们结婚时承诺要互敬互爱。
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We were honored with/by the queen's presence.女王的莅临让我们倍感荣幸。
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(often humorous) Thank you for honoring us with your presence. [=thank you for coming here]承蒙您大驾光临，我们倍感荣幸。
b : to show admiration for (someone or something) in a public way : to give a public honor to (someone or something)公开向…表示敬意 -
She has been honored by several organizations for her charitable works.她的慈善工作已得到了几个组织的赞誉。
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We need to find an appropriate way to honor these brave people.我们需要找个恰当的方式向这些勇士们表示敬意。
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They're holding a dinner at which she is being honored (with an award) as player of the year.他们正设晚宴向她这位年度最佳运动员表示敬意。
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They have established a scholarship as a way to honor his memory/achievements.他们设立了奖学金来纪念他/赞颂他的成就。
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a : to do what is required by (something, such as a promise or a contract)信守，执行（承诺、合同等） b : to accept (something) as payment承兑 -
honor a credit card承兑信用卡
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honor a check承兑支票
c : to repay (a debt)偿还，付还（债务）
— honored
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He was welcomed as an honored guest.他得到了贵宾般的礼遇。
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I feel honored to have been invited.承蒙邀请，深感荣幸。
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an honored tradition光荣的传统