honourable

形容词 honourable:

1. worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
   同义词：honorable
2. used as a title of respect
   同义词：honorable
3. adhering to ethical and moral principles
   同义词：ethical, honorable, moral

1. But silence was not dear to the heart of the Honourable John, and so he took up the running.
   但是沉默并不合约翰少爷的心意，因此，他就决心表示主动，先开口。
2. The honourable Rosemary Rose was appointed Maid of Honour to the Queen.
   尊敬的罗斯玛丽·罗斯被任命为侍候女王的宫女。
3. His designs were strictly honourable; that is, to rob a lady of her fortune by way of marriage.
   他的企图是完全高贵的; 那就是，以结婚为手段来夺取贵妇人的财产。
4. This accusationof bribery is a vile smear on an honourable citizen.
   这项有关贿赂的指控是对一个正直公民的无耻诽谤。