in honor of

1.A banquet was given in honor of the distinguished guests.

会是为了向贵宾们致敬而举行的。

2.It was during her performances in Kyoto that she also became known for her innovation: her nembutsu dance, in honor of the buddha Amida, tended to be known for its sultriness and sexual innuendo.

在京都表演期间，也开始以创新而闻名：为了敬拜阿弥陀如来佛创作的的念佛踊舞，以其纵情和性暗示闻名。