honournoun
danh dự, thanh danh, lòng kính trọng
/ˈɒnə/Related words and phrases
Idioms
do somebody an honour | do somebody the honour (of doing something)(formal)to do something to make somebody feel very proud and pleased
Would you do me the honour of dining with me? do the honoursto perform a social duty or ceremony, such as pouring drinks, making a speech, etc.
Would you do the honours and draw the winning ticket? have the honour of something/of doing something(formal)to be given the opportunity to do something that makes you feel proud and happy
May I have the honour of the next dance?It was Tevez who had the honour of scoring the first goal.She had the honour of being the first living artist to have her work exhibited in the Louvre.I had the rare honour of being allowed into the artist's studio.Max was given the dubious honour (= it may not really have made him feel proud and happy) of organizing the children's party. (there is) honour among thieves(saying)used to say that even criminals have standards of behaviour that they respect
(feel) honour-bound to do something(formal)to feel that you must do something because of your sense of moral duty
She felt honour-bound to attend as she had promised to.He felt honour bound to help her. the honours are evenno particular person, team, etc. is doing better than the others in a competition, an argument, etc.
in honour of somebody/something | in somebody’s/something’s honourin order to show great respect for somebody/something
a ceremony in honour of those killed in the explosionA banquet was held in her honour. on your honourused to promise very seriously that you will do something or that something is true
I swear on my honour that I knew nothing about this.to be trusted to do something
You're on your honour not to go into my room. a point of honoura thing that somebody considers to be very important for their honour or reputation