honour
honour — 動詞
- honourpresent simple I / you / we / they
- honours3rd person singular
- honouring-ing form
- honouredpast simple
1. to treat a person, group, or institution with special admiration, typically thro
尊敬
公開表達敬重
to treat a person, group, or institution with special admiration, typically through formal actions, ceremonies, or thoughtful behaviour that shows you value them
The village held a ceremony to honour the soldiers who died in the war.
村裡舉辦了一場儀式，向在戰爭中陣亡的士兵致敬。
ceremony to honour [someone]
A statue was built to honour the founder of the city.
人們豎立了一座雕像，以紀念這座城市的創建者。
passive: was built to honour [someone]
Students should honour their teachers by paying attention in class.
學生應該在課堂上專心聽講，以示對老師的尊敬。
Imran honoured his grandparents by naming his first child after them.
Imran 以祖父母的名字為第一個孩子命名，藉此表達敬意。
The entire community gathered to honour the fire chief for forty years of service.
整個社區齊聚一堂，表彰服務四十年的消防隊長。
- disrespect
to show a lack of respect
- dishonour
to bring shame or a loss of respect to someone
文法句型
honour + object
用法筆記
Common in formal contexts such as ceremonies, speeches, and memorial events. The object is usually a person, a group of people, or an abstract idea such as a tradition or someone's memory.
常見錯誤
2. to keep a promise, agreement, or other commitment by acting in the way that was
履行
遵守承諾或協議
to keep a promise, agreement, or other commitment by acting in the way that was agreed upon
The company honoured its agreement to pay its workers on time.
該公司履行了按時支付員工薪水的協議。
honour + agreement/contract
Ada promised to help with the project, and she honoured that promise.
Ada 答應協助這個專案，她也確實履行了承諾。
honour + promise
The government has not honoured its commitment to build new hospitals.
政府尚未履行建造新醫院的承諾。
Both sides agreed to honour the terms of the peace treaty.
雙方同意遵守和平條約的條款。
The landlord honoured the lease and repaired the broken heater within days.
房東履行了租約，在幾天內就修好了壞掉的熱水器。
文法句型
honour + object (promise/agreement/commitment)
用法筆記
Object is typically a promise, agreement, commitment, contract, or treaty. Frequently found in legal, business, and diplomatic contexts. The opposite action is to 'break' a promise or agreement.
常見錯誤
3. to publicly recognize someone's achievements or contributions by presenting them
褒揚
公開表揚或授獎
to publicly recognize someone's achievements or contributions by presenting them with a prize, reward, or formal tribute
The university will honour the top students with a special award.
這所大學將頒發特別獎項，表揚表現最優秀的學生。
honour + with + award/prize
Kevin was honoured for his work helping homeless families find housing.
Kevin 因協助無家可歸的家庭找到住所而受到表揚。
passive: be honoured for [achievement]
The film festival honoured Heloísa with a lifetime achievement award.
影展頒發終身成就獎給 Heloísa，以表彰她的貢獻。
Each year the town honours a local volunteer at a public ceremony.
鎮上每年都會在公開儀式中表揚一位在地的志工。
The president honoured the research team for their work on clean energy.
總統表揚了研究團隊在潔淨能源方面的貢獻。
文法句型
honour + object
honour + object + with + award
be honoured + for + achievement
用法筆記
Often used in passive constructions. The reward or recognition can be a physical prize, an official title, or public praise. Subject is typically an institution, organisation, or public figure with authority.
honour — 名詞
- honoursingular
- honoursplural
1. a personal standard of behaviour based on honesty, fairness, and keeping your pr
榮譽；名譽
誠實公正、值得信賴的品格
a personal standard of behaviour based on honesty, fairness, and keeping your promises, which makes other people trust and respect you
Otis believed that his honour was worth more than any amount of money.
Otis 相信他的榮譽比任何金錢都更有價值。
honour as a personal moral code
The old general carried himself with great honour and dignity.
那位老將軍言行舉止充滿了榮譽與尊嚴。
Adaeze refused to lie in court, saying her honour would not allow it.
Adaeze 拒絕在法庭上說謊，說她的榮譽不允許她這麼做。
In many traditional communities, a family's honour is closely tied to its reputation.
在許多傳統社群中，家族榮譽與其名聲息息相關。
Christopher felt he had lost his honour when he broke the promise to his grandfather.
Christopher 覺得自己對祖父食言後，已經失去了榮譽。
- integrity
focuses on moral wholeness rather than social standing
- dignity
emphasises calm, serious behaviour that earns respect
- virtue
slightly more formal; suggests moral excellence in general
- reputation
what others think of you, whereas honour is about your own internal code
用法筆記
Often appears in fixed expressions such as 'a matter of honour', 'a point of honour', or 'my word of honour'. The focus is on personal integrity and the trust others place in you, rather than on public fame.
常見錯誤
2. used to describe an event, ceremony, or naming that is done to celebrate someone
致敬；紀念
為慶祝或表達敬意而做
used to describe an event, ceremony, or naming that is done to celebrate someone or show respect for them
The school held a special ceremony in honour of the retired head teacher.
學校為退休校長舉行了一場特別的致敬儀式。
in honour of + person being celebrated
A bronze statue was placed in the square in honour of the war heroes.
廣場上放置了一座銅像，以紀念戰爭英雄。
Min organised a dinner in honour of her parents' fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Min 為慶祝父母結婚五十週年，籌辦了一場晚宴。
The new library wing was named in honour of a local author.
新圖書館分館以一位當地作家的名字命名，向他致敬。
Fireworks lit up the sky in honour of the national holiday.
煙火照亮了夜空，慶祝國定假日。
- as a tribute to
similar meaning, often used for solemn or public recognition
- in celebration of
more festive, less formal than 'in honour of'
- in memory of
specifically for someone who has died
用法筆記
Appears only in the fixed prepositional phrases 'in honour of someone/something' or 'in someone's honour'. The phrase typically precedes a named person, group, or occasion. 'In honour of' is slightly more formal than 'for'.
常見錯誤
3. the inner sense that a particular action is morally required of you, even when c
道義責任
基於道德必須做的事
the inner sense that a particular action is morally required of you, even when carrying it out costs you something
Ishaan felt it was his honour to care for his elderly parents.
Ishaan 覺得照顧年邁的父母是他的道義責任。
honour + to-infinitive expressing moral duty
The witness said it was her honour to tell the truth in court.
證人說在法庭上說出真相是她的道義責任。
Erik considered it a point of honour to repay every loan on time.
Erik 認為準時償還每一筆貸款是關乎個人名譽的事。
The village elders felt honour-bound to protect the sacred forest from developers.
村中長老覺得自己有道義責任保護那片聖林不受開發商破壞。
Trang believed that once she gave her word, her honour required her to keep it.
Trang 相信一旦她許下承諾，她的道義責任要求她遵守。
- duty
broader; can be legal or social, not necessarily moral
- obligation
more general; may come from a contract or rule, not just conscience
- moral responsibility
a longer phrase that makes the moral aspect explicit
- disgrace
the opposite — a failure to meet one's moral duty that brings shame
文法句型
it is someone's honour to do something
feel honour-bound to do something
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the structures 'it is your honour to do something' and 'I feel honour-bound to do something'. Stronger than a mere obligation — implies a deep moral compulsion that the person would feel ashamed to ignore. Often used in solemn or formal contexts.
常見錯誤
4. a special opportunity or event that causes deep satisfaction and pride, since it
榮幸
令人感到驕傲快樂的事
a special opportunity or event that causes deep satisfaction and pride, since it signals that others hold you in high regard
It was a great honour to meet the Nobel Prize winner in person.
能親眼見到諾貝爾獎得主是莫大的榮幸。
it is an honour + to-infinitive — polite formula
Valentina received the honour of leading the national team at the opening ceremony.
Valentina 獲得了在開幕典禮上帶領國家隊的榮幸。
receive the honour of + gerund
The invitation to speak at the conference was the highest honour of her career.
受邀在大會上演講是她職涯中的最高榮幸。
Andrei said it would be an honour to serve as the charity's chairman.
Andrei 說能擔任該慈善機構的主席將是一項榮幸。
For the young violinist, playing at the Royal Hall was a tremendous honour.
對那位年輕的小提琴家來說，能在皇家音樂廳演奏是極大的榮幸。
- privilege
very similar; 'privilege' emphasises that the opportunity is rare and special
- pleasure
less formal and less weighty than 'honour'
- distinction
more formal; emphasises that you are being set apart from others
文法句型
it is an honour to do something
receive the honour of doing something
用法筆記
Almost always used with the indefinite article: 'an honour'. Very common in polite formal introductions and thank-you speeches. Distinguished from sense 5, which refers to a formal award or prize rather than the subjective feeling of pride.
常見錯誤
5. an official award, prize, or special title given to someone to show admiration f
殊榮；獎項
表達欽佩的官方獎勵
an official award, prize, or special title given to someone to show admiration for their achievements or service
Sivan received the highest honour in her field for groundbreaking medical research.
Sivan 因其開創性的醫學研究，獲得了該領域的最高殊榮。
receive the highest honour in a field
The actress was given a lifetime achievement honour at the international film festival.
那位女演員在國際電影節上獲頒了終身成就獎。
Tariq's military honours included medals for bravery and long service.
Tariq 的軍方勳章包括勇氣獎章和長期服役獎章。
Several civic honours were presented at the town hall ceremony.
市政廳典禮上頒發了多項公民榮譽獎。
The university awards academic honours to students who finish in the top ten percent.
該大學頒發學術榮譽獎給成績排名在前百分之十的學生。
- award
more general; can be for any achievement, not necessarily moral
- decoration
specifically a medal or badge, often military
- accolade
formal; praise or recognition, not necessarily a physical object
- recognition
broader; can be unofficial or informal
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'honours' when referring to a collection of awards. Distinguished from sense 4: sense 5 refers to a concrete award or official recognition, while sense 4 describes the subjective feeling of pride at being chosen for something.
常見錯誤
6. a formal title used when speaking directly to a judge or when referring to them
法官尊稱
對法官的正式稱呼
a formal title used when speaking directly to a judge or when referring to them in a law court
The defence lawyer stood up and said, 'I object, Your Honour.'
辯護律師站起來說：「法官大人，我反對。」
Your Honour — direct address to a judge
The clerk announced, 'All rise for His Honour Judge Park.'
書記官宣布：「全體起立，恭迎朴法官閣下。」
Apinya addressed the judge as 'Your Honour' throughout the trial.
Apinya 在整個審判過程中都稱法官為「法官大人」。
'The court thanks you, Your Honour,' said the prosecutor at the end of the hearing.
檢察官在聽證會結束時說：「法官大人，法院感謝您。」
用法筆記
Always capitalised when used as a title: 'Your Honour' (direct address), 'His Honour' / 'Her Honour' (third-person reference). In British English, used for judges in the Crown Court and County Court; in American English, used for all judges. Some US mayors are also addressed as 'Your Honour'.
常見錯誤
7. a high grade or special recognition given to a student who achieves excellent re
優等成績
學業表現優異所獲得的較高評級
a high grade or special recognition given to a student who achieves excellent results in their exams or university assessments.
Meera graduated with first-class honours in economics from the University of Lagos.
Meera 以經濟學一級榮譽的成績從拉哥斯大學畢業。
collocation: graduate with honours
Lakan passed his final exams with honours, receiving a mark of over ninety per cent.
Lakan 以優等成績通過期末考試，獲得超過九十分的分數。
The certificate shows that the student completed the course with honours.
這份證書顯示該學生以優等成績完成課程。
Only students who earn honours are invited to the special awards ceremony at the college.
只有獲得優等成績的學生才會受邀參加學院的特別頒獎典禮。
Hugo's hard work was rewarded when he received honours for his final-year project.
Hugo 的努力得到了回報，他的畢業專題獲得了優等評級。
- distinction
a specific grade label, often the highest tier; 'honours' is a broader category
文法句型
graduate / pass / complete + with + honours
用法筆記
Common in British university systems. In the UK, degrees are often classified as first-class honours, upper second-class honours (2:1), lower second-class honours (2:2), and third-class honours.
常見錯誤
8. a university programme that covers more difficult material than the ordinary cou
榮譽課程
比一般課程難度更高的大學課程或學位
a university programme that covers more difficult material than the ordinary course of study; in American schools, it also refers to a class designed for students working above the usual standard.
Hugo enrolled in the honours programme at the University of Edinburgh to study advanced physics.
Hugo 報名了愛丁堡大學的榮譽課程，攻讀高階物理學。
noun modifier: honours programme / course / degree
Sumin took an honours class in maths at her high school in Texas.
Sumin 在德州的高中選修了數學榮譽班。
The university offers both an ordinary degree and an honours degree in history.
這所大學同時提供一般學位和歷史學榮譽學位。
Students in the honours programme must complete a research project in their final year.
榮譽學程的學生必須在最後一年完成一份研究計劃。
Isabela's honours dissertation on marine biology won a departmental award.
Isabela 關於海洋生物的榮譽論文獲得了系上獎項。
- advanced
describes the level of study, but not a specific named programme like 'honours'
- ordinary
used for standard-level courses or degrees that are not honours-level
文法句型
honours + noun (course / degree / class / programme)
用法筆記
Always used in its plural form "honours" in this sense, even when it functions as a single modifier before a noun.
常見錯誤
9. in golf, the privilege of playing first from the tee on a given hole, granted to
優先開球權
高爾夫球中贏得上一洞後先擊球的權利
in golf, the privilege of playing first from the tee on a given hole, granted to the player who won the previous hole.
Chidi won the last hole and had the honour to tee off on the next.
Chidi 贏了上一洞，因此在下一洞獲得了優先開球權。
collocation: have / take the honour (in golf)
Rachid won the previous hole and took the honour on the tenth tee.
Rachid 贏了前一洞，因此在第十洞取得了優先開球權。
The player with the honour always hits the ball first from the teeing area.
擁有優先開球權的球員總是從開球區先擊球。
Hannah kept the honour for three holes straight after a series of great shots.
Hannah 連續打出幾記好球後，連續三洞保持優先開球權。
Reema gave up the honour to her opponent as a friendly gesture before the match.
Reema 在賽前友好地將優先開球權讓給對手。
文法句型
have / take / keep + the honour
the honour + verb
用法筆記
This sense is only used in golf and has a fixed expression pattern: the honour is always singular with 'the'. A player 'has', 'takes', or 'keeps' the honour.
常見錯誤
10. in the card game of bridge, any of the five highest-scoring cards in a suit — th
大牌
橋牌中每門花色點數最高的五張牌
in the card game of bridge, any of the five highest-scoring cards in a suit — the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten, which are the most valuable cards in play.
Defne's hand contained four honours in spades, giving her a strong position in the game.
Defne 的手中拿了四張黑桃大牌，讓她在牌局中佔有優勢。
collocation: hold / contain honours in [suit]
Counting the honours in your hand helps you decide how many tricks you can win.
計算你手中的大牌有助於判斷你能贏得多少磴。
The team scored extra points because they held all five honours in hearts.
這對搭檔因為持有所有五張紅心大牌而獲得額外分數。
Élise bid confidently after seeing three honours in her hand.
Élise 看到手中三張大牌後自信地叫牌。
A hand with many honours is usually very strong in the game of bridge.
在橋牌中，一手有許多大牌的牌通常非常強勁。
- spot cards
the low cards (2 through 9) in each suit, as opposed to honours
文法句型
hold / have + number + honours + in + suit
用法筆記
Technical term used exclusively in bridge. The five honours in each suit are the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten. Holding all five in one suit gives a special scoring bonus.