honorable
英美['ɑnərəbəl]
英英释意
- 1. not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent;
- "honest lawyers"
- "honest reporting"
- "an honest wage"
- "honest weight"
- 2. showing or characterized by honor and integrity;
- "an honorable man"
- "led an honorable life"
- "honorable service to his country"
- 3. used as a title of respect;
- "my honorable colleague"
- "our worthy commanding officer"
- 4. adhering to ethical and moral principles;
- "it seems ethical and right"
- "followed the only honorable course of action"
- "had the moral courage to stand alone"
- 5. deserving of esteem and respect;
- "all respectable companies give guarantees"
- "ruined the family's good name"