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honorableness

/on-er-uh-buhl/US // ˈɒn ər ə bəl //

诚信,诚信度,荣誉,尊严

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
    • : of high rank, dignity, or distinction; noble, illustrious, or distinguished.
    • : worthy of honor and high respect; estimable; creditable.
    • : bringing honor or credit; consistent with honor.
    • : British. Abbreviation: Hon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

nounhonesty

Examples

  • Associated Press all-American honorable mention Katie Benzan also returns after leading the nation in three-point shooting at 50 percent.

  • Misinformation about the Civil War’s causes, and interpretations of facts that recast the Confederacy as honorable, remained a part of some school books near the end of the 20th century.

  • In all but the rarest moments of national unity, honorable compromise is what makes liberal democracy possible.

  • In India, Modi has ensured it is the media outlets—with a few honorable exceptions—that seek the government’s approval.

  • Four individuals, all honorable men, claimed to have placed coins on the deceased Lincoln’s eyes.

  • In a way, this is worse than the racism of white supremacists, since this is thought to be an honorable attitude.

  • She did what she could and had, as far as I know, an honorable career.

  • In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free—honorable alike in what we give, and what we preserve.

  • Or this: the right-hand side of the body is more honorable and therefore hotter than the left.

  • [1] Bone was an Indianan, and had a long and honorable career in journalism, stretching from 1881 to 1918.

  • At Buffalo, where this fountain was exhibited, it received honorable mention.

  • It still, I am glad to hear, runs an honorable and profitable course, which its merits well deserve.

  • And of that she was equally sure, for how could he do any man or any woman wrong, this sincere and honorable Christian gentleman?

  • For at least ten years previous to 1901, San Francisco had enjoyed a period of not only decent but honorable government.

  • Against the Stamp Act, honorable members were reminded, there was a special objection to be urged.