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honor
UK //ˈɒnə(r)//US //ˈɑːnər//
词源
源自拉丁语 'honor/honos'（尊敬、荣耀），通过古法语 'honur' 进入中古英语。
noun
❶ 指因高尚品德、杰出成就或勇敢行为而获得的尊重和钦佩，常用于正式场合或荣誉称号。
“He received a medal in honor of his bravery during the war.”
（他因在战争中的英勇表现而获得了一枚勋章。）
“It's a great honor to be invited to speak at this conference.”
（受邀在这次会议上发言是莫大的荣幸。）
❶ 指个人或群体遵循的道德准则，强调诚实、正直和责任感。
“He is a man of honor who always keeps his promises.”
（他是个守信用的正人君子。）
“The code of honor among knights required them to protect the weak.”
（骑士的荣誉准则要求他们保护弱者。）
同义词:respect, dignity, integrity, prestige, reputation
verb
❶ 以行动表示尊敬或认可，如授予奖项、遵守承诺或纪念某人。
“The president honored the scientist with a national award.”
（总统授予这位科学家国家奖项以示表彰。）
“We should honor our ancestors by preserving traditions.”
（我们应通过传承传统来纪念祖先。）
同义词:respect, celebrate, commemorate, fulfill, observe
常见短语
in honor of — 为纪念或庆祝某人/某事而举办活动或命名事物，表达敬意。
“The concert was held in honor of the composer's 100th birthday.”
（这场音乐会是为纪念作曲家诞辰100周年而举办。）
on one's honor — 强调以个人信誉担保会诚实行事，常见于宣誓场景。
“The students promised on their honor not to cheat during the exam.”
（学生们以人格担保考试时不会作弊。）