honoris causa

adv.

1. 作为荣誉；名誉上
   given to a person as a sign of honour and respect, without their having to take an exam
   1. She was awarded a degree honoris causa.
      她获授名誉学位。

1. Professor Lao Yung-wei ( Lao Sze-kwang) was conferred the degree of Doctor of Literature, honoris causa.
   劳荣玮（劳思光）教授获颁授荣誉文学博士学位。
2. Dr Yang Liwei, Doctor of Science, honoris causa.
   荣誉理学博士杨利伟博士。
3. In2001 the Copenhagen Business School conferred on her the title Doctor Honoris Causa.
   2001年，被哥本哈根商学院授予荣誉博士学位。
4. Mr pro-chancellor, I have the honor to presentto you, on behalf of the university, Dr Lee Shau kee, global businessleader, real property baron and philanthropist, for the degree ofdoctor of business administration honoris causa.
   副监督先生，本人谨代表香港科技大学，恭请阁下颁授工商管理学荣誉博士学位予世界商业领袖，地产界翘楚及慈善家李兆基博士。

noun

1. a degree conferred to honor the recipient

   Synonym:    honorary degree