| 释义 |
on one's honour1Under a moral obligation: they are on their honour as gentlemen not to cheat...- I wish I could tell you all about the preparation we've made, but as you see by the green envelope we are put on our honour not to do so.
- When you read this message, you are on your honor to delete all files from your hard drive.
- As a vice-principal commented, ‘Every school was put on their honour’ to promote better eating habits.
1.1 ( on (or upon) my honour) Used as an expression of sincerity: I promise on my honour...- Do you swear on your honor that you will never be swayed by her?
- She made them all promise on their honor to return, and they did.
- She had sworn on her honor that she wouldn't let Ramirez kill Leon.
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