English主要词典
honorary
Universal Words
adjective (abbreviation Hon)
1 (of a university degree, a rank, etc.) given as an honour, without the person having to have the usual qualifications:
an honorary doctorate / degree
2 (of a position in an organization) not paid:
the honorary president * The post of treasurer is a purely honorary position.
3 treated like a member of group without actually belonging to it:
She was treated as an honorary man. * Many people treat their pets almost as honorary humans.
HELPNOTE Use an, not a, before honorary.
