honored

• 用于美式英语中，表示因受到特别认可或优待而感到深深的尊重或自豪。

Used in American English to describe a feeling of great respect or pride, often in response to a special recognition or privilege.

1. Feeling proud and respectedB1formal

   Feeling or showing great respect and admiration, often because of a special recognition or privilege.

   感到荣幸

   • I am honored to be invited to speak at the conference.
   • She felt honored to receive the award from the president.
   • They were honored by the community for their charitable work.

   同义词esteemedprivilegedproudrespectedrevered

   反义词ashameddiscrediteddisgracedhumiliatedshamed

2. Respected or esteemedB1formal

   Regarded with great respect and admiration by others.

   受尊敬的

   • He is an honored member of the scientific community.
   • The honored guests were seated at the front of the hall.
   • Her contributions to the field are widely honored.

   同义词admiredcelebrateddistinguishedesteemedrespectedrevered

   反义词despisedscorned

• 动词，表示对某人或某物表达尊敬、崇敬或认可，也指履行承诺或义务。

A verb used to indicate the act of showing respect, admiration, or recognition for someone or something, or to fulfill a promise or obligation.

1. Respect or admireB1formal

   To show great respect or admiration for someone or something.

   尊敬

   • We honor our veterans for their service.
   • The ceremony honored the achievements of the scientists.
   • She was honored for her contributions to the community.

   同义词admireappreciateesteemlook up torespectreverevaluevenerate

   反义词despisedisdaindishonordisrespectscorn

2. Fulfill a promiseB2formal

   To keep a promise or agreement; to do what you said you would do.

   履行承诺

   • The company honored its commitment to reduce emissions.
   • He honored his word and paid back the loan on time.
   • They honored the contract despite the difficulties.

   同义词abide bycarry outdischargefulfillimplementkeepmeetobserverespectuphold

   反义词breakviolate

3. Accept a paymentB2formal

   To accept a check, credit card, or other financial instrument as valid payment.

   接受付款

   • The bank honored the check without any issues.
   • This store honors all major credit cards.
   • The merchant refused to honor the expired coupon.

   同义词acceptcashclearredeemtake

   反义词declinerefusereject