
好词典

源自中古英语 'honour',来自古法语 'onor',最终源于拉丁语 'honor'(荣誉、尊敬)。
❶ 表示尊敬或给予荣誉的行为,常用于正式场合或对某人成就的认可。
“The city is honoring its veterans with a special ceremony.”
(这座城市正在通过特别仪式向退伍军人致敬。)
“She was honored for her contributions to science.”
(她因对科学的贡献而受到表彰。)
❶ 履行承诺或遵守协议,强调对约定或义务的尊重和兑现。
“The company is committed to honoring all warranties.”
(公司承诺履行所有保修义务。)
“They are honoring the agreement despite the difficulties.”
(尽管有困难,他们仍在遵守协议。)
in honor of — 为纪念或庆祝某人或某事而举行的活动或行为。
“The concert was held in honor of the retiring principal.”
(这场音乐会是为纪念即将退休的校长而举办的。)
honor someone's memory — 通过某种方式纪念已故的人,表达对他们的怀念和尊敬。
“They planted a tree to honor their grandfather's memory.”
(他们种了一棵树来纪念祖父。)