honourable
gb/ˈɑnɚəbəl/ us/ˈɑnɚəbəl/
B2
Anh
~ 4100
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
Having high moral standards
Being a good and honest person who deserves respect.
Mẫu sử dụng:
an honourable [person/action/decision]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'honourable' with 'honored'. 'Honourable' describes a person or action with good morals; 'honored' means feeling proud or privileged.
Từ đồng nghĩa
respectable (Emphasizes being worthy of respect but may focus more on social reputation than deep moral integrity.)
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upright (Highlights honesty and moral correctness, often with a slightly old-fashioned tone.)
Từ trái nghĩa
dishonourable (Direct opposite, meaning lacking moral integrity or acting in a shameful way.)
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corrupt (Implies moral failure through dishonesty, especially for personal gain.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
honourable man
|honourable conduct
|honourable intentions
|honourable position
Chủ đề
ethics
|character
|society
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She is known as an honourable judge who always acts fairly.
- It was an honourable decision to admit the mistake.
- He lived an honourable life dedicated to helping others.
- Her honourable conduct earned her the community's trust.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He is an honourable man.
- That was an honourable choice.
- She made an honourable promise.
- It is good to be honourable.
adjective
formal
B2
property
2
Having an important title or position
Used before the name of someone with a high position in government or society.
Mẫu sử dụng:
the Honourable [Name]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may incorrectly lowercase 'Honourable' when it is part of an official title; it should be capitalized in this context.
Từ đồng nghĩa
distinguished (Suggests high rank or respect, though not necessarily an official title.)
Từ trái nghĩa
ordinary (Lacking special rank or title.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
the Honourable Member
|the Honourable Judge
|the Honourable Minister
Chủ đề
government
|titles
|law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The Honourable Sarah Thompson will address the assembly.
- We were welcomed by the Honourable Minister of Education.
- The Honourable Judge Smith presided over the case.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The Honourable John Brown is here.
- I met the Honourable Mayor yesterday.
- The Honourable Judge spoke to the court.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
honourable
IPA
GB/ˈɑnɚəbəl/
US/ˈɑnɚəbəl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
hon - our - able (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (hon)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: honourable
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
an honourable mention
1/ən ˈɑnɚəbəl mˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Special recognition without main prize
A small award given to someone who did not win but did very well.
Ví dụ
- Her painting received an honourable mention in the competition.
- The judges gave him an honourable mention for his essay.
do the honourable thing
1/dˈu ðə ˈɑnɚəbəl θˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Act in a morally right way
To act in a good and honest way, even if it is hard.
Ví dụ
- He decided to do the honourable thing and resign.
- She knew doing the honourable thing meant telling the truth.