Honorable



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 光荣的
• ［英］ adj. 光荣的 ( bringing or showing honor)
• ［类］ 反义词: ignominious ( 可耻的)
• ［记］ honor ( 光荣) +able

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Date: 14th century
• 1. deserving of honor
• 2.
  • a. of great renown ; illustrious
  • b. entitled to honor — used as a title for the children of certain British noblemen and for various government officials
• 3. performed or accompanied with marks of honor or respect
• 4.
  • a. attesting to creditable conduct
  • b. consistent with an untarnished reputation <an honorable withdrawal>
• 5. characterized by integrity ; guided by a high sense of honor and duty
• Synonyms: see upright
• ? honorability noun
• ? honorableness noun
• ? honorably adverb

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