LEARNit Dictionary

honour

noun
B2
1
B2
great respect for somebody
احترام, حرمت
see also maid of honour, matron of honour
2
B2
something that you are very pleased or proud to do because people are showing you great respect
افتخار, عزت
It was a great honour to be invited here today.
It is a great honour to represent my country at the Olympics.
It was my honour and privilege to be Helen's friend.
The city has the dubious honour of being the road rage capital of Europe.
He shared the honour of being the season's top scorer with Andy Cole.
synonym privilege
3
B2
the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right
شرافت
a man of honour
Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour.
4
B2
a good reputation; respect from other people
افتخار, احترام, آبرو
upholding the honour of your country
The family honour is at stake.
compare dishonour
5
a person or thing that causes others to respect and admire something/somebody
مایه افتخار
She is an honour to the profession.
6
B2
an award, official title, etc. given to somebody as a reward for something that they have done
افتخار, نشان
the New Year’s Honours list
to receive/win the highest honour
to bestow an honour on somebody
She received nearly every honour bestowed upon a poet.
He received numerous honours, including the OBE in 1961.
He was buried with full military honours.
He wears his scars like badges of honour.
see also roll of honour
7
a university course that is of a higher level than a basic course (in the US also used to describe a class in school that is at a higher level than other classes)
مقطع پیشرفته, دوره دانشگاهی پیشرفته
an honours degree/course
a First Class Honours degree
(North American English)I took an honors class in English.
8
if you pass an exam or graduate from a university or school with honours, you receive a special grade for having achieved a very high standard
با افتخار, با درجه عالی
He passed with second-class honours.
9
a title of respect used when talking to or about a judge or a US mayor
لقب محترم
No more questions, Your Honour.
10
the cards that have the highest value
کارت‌های باارزش, کارت‌های برتر, برگ‌های باارزش
verb
B2
1
B2
to do something that shows great respect for somebody/something
احترام گذاشتن, ارج نهادن, تکریم کردن
2
B2
to give public praise, an award or a title to somebody for something they have done
افتخاردادن, بزرگداشت دادن, تجلیل کردن
She has never been properly honoured in her own country.
He was honored with nearly every prize in the ceramic field.
They were honored for their achievements over the past year.
He has been honoured with a knighthood for his scientific work.
The exhibition was honored as best show in a public space.
The town has honoured his bravery by erecting a memorial.
3
to do what you have agreed or promised to do
عمل به قول, وفا کردن, عمل کردن به
I have every intention of honouring our contract.
She is determined to honour her husband’s dying wish.
They have failed to honour the peace agreement.