honorific

a. 尊敬的, 表示敬意的, 敬称的 n. 敬语

发音

UK /ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/
US /ˌɑːnəˈɹɪfɪk/

词形变化

honorifics 复数 honorifics more honorific 比较级 most honorific 最高级

别名

honorifick honourific

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A person's title, such as "Mrs" or "Doctor".

  2. 2.

    A term of respect; respectful language.

    敬辞

    敬语

  3. 3.

    A word or word form expressing the speaker's respect for the hearer or the referent.

    语言学
adj.
  1. 1.

    Showing or conferring honour and respect.

  2. 2.

    Based on or valuing honor

词汇关系

名词

上位词 2

expression formulation
形容词

近义相关 1

respectful

相关短语

honorific transposition honorific transpositions

词源

From honor + -ific.

来源：wiktionary