honourable在美式英语中写作honorable。

用作定语
▲～+n.
They have concluded an honourable peace.他们已缔结一项光荣的和约。
He is one of my honourable friends.他是我尊敬的朋友之一。
He has an honourable duty in the university.他在大学有一个名誉职务。
He is descended from an honourable family.他是一个望族的后裔。
用作表语
▲S+be+～
These businessmen are both competitive and honourable.这些商人既有竞争性又很诚实。
▲S+be+～+prep.-phrase
They are honourable in their dealings.他们做买卖很规矩。
He is the most honourable of men.他是品行最为高尚的人。

honourable, ethical, moral, righteous, virtuous
参见moral条。

［同义词］   right, sincere, true
［反义词］   dishonest, unworthy