honours

(ˈɒnəz) or

honors

pl n1. observances of respect2. (Education) (often capital) a. (in a university degree or degree course) a rank of the highest academic standardb. (as modifier): an honours degree. Abbreviation: Hons Compare general⁹, pass³⁵3. (Education) a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction4. last honours funeral honours observances of respect at a funeral5. (Military) military honours ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc

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honours - a university degree with honorshonours degreeacademic degree, degree - an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; "he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude"first-class honours degree, first - an honours degree of the highest classBritain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

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优等学位表示敬意的仪式

honour

(American) honor (ˈonə) noun1. respect for truth, honesty etc. a man of honour.尊敬2. (the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation. We must fight for the honour of our country. （保持或提高）名誉 3. fame; glory. He won honour on the field of battle.荣誉4. respect. This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.为纪念5. something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc. It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.荣幸6. a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc. He has received many honours for his research into cancer.勋章7. (with capital. with His, ~Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.阁下 verb1. to show great respect to (a person, thing etc). We should honour the Queen.尊敬2. to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to. Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting? 使增光，十分荣幸 3. to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc. He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.给予荣誉头衔或学位等4. to fulfil (a promise etc). We'll honour our agreement. 实践，承兑 ˈhonorary adjective1. (often abbreviated to Hon. in writing) (of an official position) not having any payment. the Honorary Secretary of the Darts Association. 无薪水的，名誉的 2. given to a person as a mark of respect for his ability etc. an honorary degree.名誉的ˈhonourable adjective having, showing, bringing or deserving honour. an honourable man. 荣誉的，可敬的，体面的 ˈhonours noun plural1. (sometimes with capital. sometimes abbreviated to Hons when written) a degree awarded by universities, colleges etc to students who achieve good results in their final degree examinations, or who carry out specialized study or research; the course of study leading to the awarding of such a degree: He got First Class Honours in French; (also adjective) an honours degree, (American) an honors course.优等学位2. ceremony, when given as a mark of respect. The dead soldiers were buried with full military honours.表示敬意的仪式(in) honour/honor bound forced (to do something) not by law, but because one knows it is right. I said I would go if he sent for me, and I feel honour bound to do as I promised.道义上必须做某事on one's honour an expression used to emphasize the truth and solemnity of something which is said. Do you swear, on your honour, never to reveal what you see here?以名誉担保word of honour a promise which cannot be broken without loss of honour. I give you my word of honour that I'll do it.以名誉担保的诺言

honour, noun, ends in -our.
honorary, adjective, drops the u.
honourable, adjective, keeps the u.

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noun a university degree with honors

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