Translations for „honour“ in the English » Russian Dictionary

I . honour [ˈɒnəɐ, Am ˈɑ:nɚ] N Brit

1. honour (respect):

honour

честь f

in honour of sb/sth

в знак уваже́ния к кому́-ли́бо/чему́-ли́бо

to be (in) honour bound to …

счита́ть свои́м до́лгом …

2. honour LAW:

Her/His/Your Honour

Её/Его́/Ва́ша честь

3. honour pl (distinction):

honour

по́чести мн

honour

отли́чия nt мн

last honours

после́дние по́чести мн

to graduate with honours

зако́нчить с отли́чием

II . honour [ˈɒnəɐ, Am ˈɑ:nɚ] VB trans

1. honour (fulfil):

honour promise, contract

выполня́ть

2. honour (confer honour):

honour

удоста́ивать

to be honoured with

удосто́иться чего́-ли́бо

Usage examples with honour

lap of honour

круг m почёта

such an honour

така́я честь f

Her/His/Your Honour

Её/Его́/Ва́ша честь

in honour of sb/sth

в знак уваже́ния к кому́-ли́бо/чему́-ли́бо

to be (in) honour bound to …

счита́ть свои́м до́лгом …

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The doctor of music degree is sometimes awarded to honour a "hazzan".

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A number of monuments and memorials were constructed across the country to honour his memory.

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The nation stands together in honouring the scientific community who have done the country proud.

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Nevertheless, it is expected he will be given the honour in due course.

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She was the first woman to be given this honour.

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He is one of only ten people to have received this honour and the only recipient still living.

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