好词典
honours
UK //ˈɒnəz//US //ˈɑːnərz//
词源
源自中古英语 honour，借自古法语 onor/honor，最终来自拉丁语 honor（尊敬、荣耀）。复数形式 honours 约出现于13世纪。
noun
❶ 指因杰出成就或特殊贡献而获得的荣誉、奖励或称号，常用于学术、军事等领域。
“She graduated with first-class honours in Physics.”
（她以物理学一等荣誉学位毕业。）
“The soldier received military honours for his bravery.”
（这名士兵因英勇表现获得军事荣誉勋章。）
❶ 特指大学的高等级学位分类，如荣誉学位，表示学术成绩优异。
“He's studying for an honours degree in English Literature.”
（他正在攻读英国文学荣誉学位。）
“To get into the honours program, you need outstanding grades.”
（要进入荣誉课程项目，你需要优异的成绩。）
同义词:awards, distinctions, accolades, titles, recognitions
verb
❶ 给予某人荣誉或尊敬，履行承诺或义务，常用于正式场合。
“The president honoured the war veterans in his speech.”
（总统在演讲中向退伍军人致敬。）
“They honoured their agreement despite the difficulties.”
（尽管困难重重，他们仍履行了协议。）
同义词:respect, celebrate, fulfill, commemorate, observe
常见短语
do the honours — 指承担某项令人愉悦或光荣的任务，比如在仪式中担任重要角色。
“Would you like to do the honours and cut the ribbon?”
（你愿意担任剪彩的光荣任务吗？）
honours list — 特指英国等国家授予公民荣誉头衔的官方名单，如新年授勋名单。
“She appeared on the Queen's Birthday Honours list for services to education.”
（她因教育贡献出现在女王生日授勋名单上。）