Before the rules of diplomatic precedence were worked out in the early sixteenth century, rival ambassadors often fought for the most honourable seating position at a ceremony.

在16世纪早期外交优先规则制定之前，敌对的大使经常在仪式上争夺最尊贵的座位。

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With a few honourable exceptions , the staff were found to be incompetent.

除了几个优秀的人以外，其他职员都不能胜任工作。

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If my Honourable Friend would give me a chance to answer,...

如果我的朋友阁下能给我答辩的机会…

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The tragedy was that a succession of post-war leaders, whose intentions would be seen by many as honourable, made a series of disastrously ill-timed decisions.

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Given that Tim Yeo is a highly honourable man it goes without saying that of course his personal financial interests are completely divorced from his activities as a legislator.

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