honourable

adj.

1. 可敬的；值得钦佩的
   deserving respect and admiration
   1. a long and honourable career in government
      长期而光荣的从政生涯
   2. They managed an honourable 2–2 draw.
      他们奋力打成了2:2平局，值得敬佩。
   3. With a few honourable exceptions , the staff were found to be incompetent.
      除了几个优秀的人以外，其他职员都不能胜任工作。
2. 品格高尚的
   showing high moral standards
   1. an honourable man
      高尚的人
3. 保护声誉的；体面的
   allowing sb to keep their good name and the respect of others
   1. an honourable compromise
      体面的妥协
   2. They urged her to do the honourable thing and resign.
      他们力劝她辞职以保全名节。
   3. He received an honourable discharge from the army.
      他获准体面退伍。
4. （英国某些贵族子女的头衔）
   (in Britain) a title used by a child of some ranks of the nobility
5. （英国议会议员辩论时相互间的尊称）
   (in Britain) a title used by Members of Parliament when talking about or to another Member during a debate
   1. If my Honourable Friend would give me a chance to answer,…
      如果我的朋友阁下能给我答辩的机会…
6. （高级官员的尊称）
   a title of respect used by an official of high rank
   1. the Honorable Alan Simpson, US senator
      美国参议员艾伦∙辛普森

in AM, use 美国英语用 honorable


1. ADJ-GRADED （人）值得尊敬的，正直的;（行为）光荣的，体面的
   If you describe people or actions as honourable, you mean that they are good and deserve to be respected and admired.
   1. I believe he was an honourable man, dedicated to the people and his union...
      我认为他是个品行高洁的人，一心奉献于人民和工会的事业。
   2. He argued that the only honorable course of action was death...
      他认为唯一体面的行为就只有一死。
   3. However, their intentions are honourable.
      然而，他们的初衷是高尚的。
2. ADJ （用于某些贵族和法官等官员名字前的尊称）尊敬的，阁下
   Honourable is used as a title before the names of some members of the nobility, judges, and some other officials.
   1. ...the Honourable Mr Justice Swinton Thomas.
      尊敬的斯温顿·托马斯法官先生
3. ADJ （英国议会辩论时议员彼此间的尊称）尊敬的，阁下
   In debates in the British parliament, one member of parliament refers to another as the honourable member, the honourable gentleman, the honourable lady, or their honourable friend.
   1. ...the Honourable Member for Billericay.
      比勒里基区的议员阁下

1. My title, by courtesy only, is the Honourable Amalia Lovell.
   人们称我为，当然只是出于礼貌，尊敬的阿马利娅·洛弗尔夫人。
2. I believe he was an honourable man, dedicated to the people and his union
   我认为他是个品行高洁的人，一心奉献于人民和工会的事业。
3. However, their intentions are honourable.
   然而，他们的初衷是高尚的。
4. Carrington did the honourable thing and resigned
   卡林顿作出了令人敬佩的举动，辞了职。
5. An honourable man, indeed!
   好一个正人君子！
6. I hope to find an honourable way of settling difficulties.
   我希望设法找到一个体面的办法以摆脱困境。
7. He is honourable and courageous.
   此人颇有几分侠气。
8. But in war military recruits must be persuaded that killing other people is not only acceptable but even honourable.
   但在战争中，必须说服军中的新兵：杀人不仅是可接受的，而且是光荣的。
9. Being honourable and a good dad.
   做个正直的人和一个好父亲。
10. My career as a player was honourable but not brilliant.
    作为一名运动员，我的经历是可敬的但不辉煌。
11. He offers you an honourable surrender.
    他准许你们光荣的投降。
12. An hour ago, an honest man accepted an unusual gift and went to finish an honourable task.
    一个小时前，老实人接受了一件非同寻常的礼物，去完成了一件光荣的任务。
13. Kenny is rare among politicians: he is honest, honourable and fearless, a leader of men.
    肯尼在政客中是稀有品种：他诚实，正直，无所畏惧，人类的领导者。
14. There is, in fact, a long and honourable tradition of dithering in US foreign policy.
    事实上，美国的外交政策在犹豫不决方面有着悠久历史和优良传统。
15. It is my honour today to present this first signed copy to the Honourable Vice President.
    今天我荣幸地向尊敬的副总统赠送首份签名报告。
16. The committee will be chaired by the Right Honourable Sarah bast, mp.
    委员会将由尊贵的萨拉巴斯特议员阁下主持。
17. Ensuring honourable behaviour at important institutions is not just a matter of accountability and good governance.
    在重要机构，确保体面的行为不仅是责任和良好治理的问题。
18. Honourable Members today have offered the Administration their views and suggestions on two aspects of land disposal next year.
    今天各位议员就明年批地的两方面，向政府提供了他们的见解和提议。
19. He is a very honourable and brave man.
    他是一个非常受人尊敬的，勇敢的人。
20. God bless the United States and this honourable tribunal.
    上帝保佑美国及其高贵的法官席。
21. The honourable characters of both Ruth and Boaz were above reproach.
    路得和波阿斯的人格都无可指责。
22. Full and adequately and appropriately remunerated employment Honour makes a great part of the reward of all honourable professions.
    有足够和适当报酬的充分就业对于一切尊贵职业荣誉可以说是报酬的大部分。
23. Doing honourable thing very important in Japan, but only if you actually get caught.
    在日本荣誉是很重要的，但如果被逮捕了就不一样了。
24. This is the honourable course open to him: he should resign immediately.
    他面前有一条体面的路：他应该马上辞职。
25. I don't think I am worthy of such an honourable title.
    这样的光荣称号，我可担当不起。
26. I'm afraid my Right Honourable friend is mistaken.
    恐怕我的朋友阁下弄错了。
27. The leader has said that all branches are equally honourable.
    领袖曾说过，一切部门的工作人员都是同样值得尊敬的。
28. So all his subjects came to trust and respect him as a just and honourable king.
    作为一个正直而可敬的国王，所有的臣民都信任和尊敬他。
29. I want these honourable African ministers to know: you have my full support.
    我希望告知这些尊贵的非洲部长：我将全力支持你们。
30. Your father was an honourable man.
    你的父亲是个高尚的人。

adj

1. worthy of being honored
   1. an honorable man
   2. led an honorable life
   3. honorable service to his country

   Synonym:    honorable

2. adhering to ethical and moral principles
   1. it seems ethical and right
   2. followed the only honorable course of action

   Synonym:    ethicalhonorable