首页英语词典honorablehonorable英英释意

honorable

英 美['ɑnərəbəl]
  • adj. 光荣的;可敬的;高贵的

英英释意


1. not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent;
"honest lawyers"
"honest reporting"
"an honest wage"
"honest weight"
2. showing or characterized by honor and integrity;
"an honorable man"
"led an honorable life"
"honorable service to his country"
3. used as a title of respect;
"my honorable colleague"
"our worthy commanding officer"
4. adhering to ethical and moral principles;
"it seems ethical and right"
"followed the only honorable course of action"
"had the moral courage to stand alone"
5. deserving of esteem and respect;
"all respectable companies give guarantees"
"ruined the family's good name"