honoree

英：[ˌɒnə'ri:]

美：[ˌɑnə'ri]

• n.获奖人

noun

good name or public esteem : reputation

a showing of usually merited respect : recognition

pay honor to our founder

privilege

had the honor of joining the captain for dinner

a person of superior standing—now used especially as a title for a holder of high office

if Your Honor please

one whose worth brings respect or fame : credit

an honor to the profession

the center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon

an evidence or symbol of distinction: such as

an exalted title or rank

badge, decoration

buried with full military honors

an award in a contest or field of competition

archaic a gesture of deference : bow

an academic distinction conferred on a superior student

chastity, purity

fought fiercely for her honor and her life—Barton Black

a keen sense of ethical conduct : integrity

a man of honor

one's word given as a guarantee of performance

on my honor, I will be there

honors plural social courtesies or civilities extended by a host

asked her to do the honors

an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit in bridge

the privilege of playing first from the tee in golf

verb

transitive verb

to regard or treat (someone) with admiration and respect : to regard or treat with honor

to give special recognition to : to confer honor on

to live up to or fulfill the terms of

honor a commitment

to accept as payment

honor a credit card

to salute with a bow in square dancing

1958年，源自于 honor 和 -ee。较少使用的替代词 honorand，源自于拉丁语 honorandus，始于1950年。

Noun and Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French onur, honur, from Latin honos, honor

The first known use of honor was in the 13th century

hood1 of 3noun

a soft covering for the head and neck often attached to a coat or cape

a marking, crest, or fold on the head of an animal

something resembling a hood in form or use

a cover for parts of mechanismsespecially: the movable metal covering over the engine of an automobile

an enclosure provided with a draft for carrying off disagreeable or harmful fumes, sprays, or dust

hood2 of 3noun

hoodlum

-hood3 of 3noun suffix

state : condition : quality

hardihood

time : period

childhood

instance of a state or quality

falsehood

individuals sharing a state or character

brotherhood

honor1 of 2noun

a good name or public admiration : reputation

a showing of respect : recognition

a dinner in honor of a new coach

privilege entry 1

whom have I the honor of addressing

capitalized —used especially as a title for an official of high rank (as a judge)

if your Honor please

one whose worth brings respect or fame : credit

an honor to your profession

evidence or a symbol of great respect (as a title or medal)

plural special credit or recognition given to graduating students for high achievementalso: a course of study for advanced students that is in place of or in addition to regular courses

chastity, purity

high moral standards of behavior : integrity

a person of honor

plural courteous actions of a host or hostess

did the honors at the table

honor2 of 2verb

to treat with honor : respect

honor your parents

to give an honor to

to fulfill the terms of

honored the contract

honor1 of 2noun

a good name or public admiration : reputation

a showing of respect : recognition

a dinner in honor of a new coach

privilege entry 1

whom have I the honor of addressing

capitalized —used especially as a title for an official of high rank (as a judge)

if your Honor please

one whose worth brings respect or fame : credit

an honor to your profession

evidence or a symbol of great respect (as a title or medal)

plural special credit or recognition given to graduating students for high achievementalso: a course of study for advanced students that is in place of or in addition to regular courses

chastity, purity

high moral standards of behavior : integrity

a person of honor

plural courteous actions of a host or hostess

did the honors at the table

honor2 of 2verb

to treat with honor : respect

honor your parents

to give an honor to

to fulfill the terms of

honored the contract

honor1 of 2noun

a good name or public admiration : reputation

a showing of respect : recognition

a dinner in honor of a new coach

privilege entry 1

whom have I the honor of addressing

capitalized —used especially as a title for an official of high rank (as a judge)

if your Honor please

one whose worth brings respect or fame : credit

an honor to your profession

evidence or a symbol of great respect (as a title or medal)

plural special credit or recognition given to graduating students for high achievementalso: a course of study for advanced students that is in place of or in addition to regular courses

chastity, purity

high moral standards of behavior : integrity

a person of honor

plural courteous actions of a host or hostess

did the honors at the table

honor2 of 2verb

to treat with honor : respect

honor your parents

to give an honor to

to fulfill the terms of

honored the contract