accolade
/ˈækəleɪd; ?@ ˌækəˈleɪd; ˌækə`led/ n
1 praise; approval 嘉奖; 赞许
To be chosen to represent their country is the highest accolade for most athletes. 能被选拔出来代表国家参赛, 是多数运动员的最高荣誉.
2 ceremonial tap on the shoulder with the flat part of a sword, given when a knighthood is conferred 册封爵士的仪式（用剑面在肩上轻拍一下）.