emer·i·tus /ɪˈmɛrətəs/
(a.)名譽退休的,退休的
E·mer·i·tus a. Honorably discharged from the performance of public duty on account of age, infirmity, or long and faithful services; -- said of an officer of a college or pastor of a church.
E·mer·i·tus, n.; pl. Emeriti A veteran who has honorably completed his service.
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emeritus
adj : honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your
title along with the additional title `emeritus' as in
`professor emeritus'; `retired from assigned duties'
need not imply that one is inactive [syn: retired]