The degree is often conferred as a way of honouring a distinguished visitor's contributions to a specific field or to society in general. It is often given to graduation speakers at a university or college. 荣誉学位经常是授予对某个特别领域或对整个社会做出贡献的杰出人士,经常授予那些在大学或院校做演讲的毕业人士。