英漢辭典

n. (名詞 noun)

1. 名譽;

2. 榮譽

柯林斯英英辭典

n. (noun)

1. personal integrity; allegiance to moral principles

2. fame or glory

3. a person or thing that wins this for another

he is an honour to the school

4. [often plural] great respect, regard, esteem, etc, or an outward sign of this

5. [often plural] high or noble rank

6. a privilege or pleasure

it is an honour to serve you

7. a woman's virtue or chastity

8. [bridge] [poker] any of the top five cards in a suit or any of the four aces at no trumps

9. [whist] any of the top four cards

10. [golf] the right to tee off first

vt. (transitive verb)

1. [tr] to hold in respect or esteem

2. to show courteous behaviour towards

3. to worship

4. to confer a distinction upon

5. to accept and then pay when due (a cheque, draft, etc)

6. to keep (one's promise); fulfil (a previous agreement)

7. to bow or curtsy to (one's dancing partner)

8. See also honours

9. [Etymology] C12: from Old French onor, from Latin honor esteem