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honorific

UK //ˌɒnəˈrɪfɪk//US //ˌɑːnəˈrɪfɪk//

词源

源自拉丁语 'honorificus',由 'honor'(荣誉)和 'facere'(做)组成,意为“带来荣誉的”。

adjective

❶ 表示尊敬的,用于表达对某人地位、身份或成就的尊重,常见于正式场合或特定文化中。

“In Japan, people often use honorific titles like 'san' or 'sama' when addressing others.”

(在日本,人们称呼他人时常用敬语称谓如“さん”或“さま”。)

“The honorific prefix 'Dr.' is used before the names of medical professionals.”

(敬语前缀“Dr.”用于医疗专业人士的名字前。)

同义词:respectful, deferential, reverential

noun

❶ 敬语或尊称,用于表达对某人的尊重,通常体现在语言或称谓中。

“The term 'Your Excellency' is an honorific used for high-ranking officials.”

(“阁下”一词是对高级官员的尊称。)

“In Korean, honorifics like 'ssi' or 'nim' are added to names.”

(在韩语中,像“씨”或“님”这样的敬语会加在名字后。)

同义词:title, form of address, courtesy title

常见短语

honorific title — 表示尊敬的称谓,通常用于正式场合或特定文化中,以显示对某人的尊重。

“The honorific title 'Professor' is used for academic professionals.”

(“教授”这一尊称用于学术专业人士。)