"in honor of" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 为了纪念
• 向…致敬

Definition

用来表示对某人或某事的尊重或敬意，常常是为了庆祝或纪念他们。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常在正式或尊敬的场合使用，比如典礼、纪念、剪彩。常见搭配有“为了纪念某人/某事”或“向某人致敬”。也可用于命名奖项、事件或建筑物。

Examples

We had a party in honor of her birthday.

我们举办了一个派对**为了纪念**她的生日。

They built a statue in honor of the hero.

他们建了一座雕像**向英雄致敬**。

This holiday is celebrated in honor of peace.

这个节日是**为了纪念**和平而庆祝的。

The city named a street in honor of its founder.

这座城市以创始人**的名字命名一条街道以示纪念**。

She gave a speech in honor of her retiring coach.

她为即将退休的教练发表了一个**致敬**演讲。

A special dinner was organized in honor of the guests from abroad.

为来自国外的客人举办了**纪念**特别晚宴。