deference的意思

deference

英式音标['dɛfərəns]
美式英标['def(ə)r(ə)ns]

基本解释

n. 顺从；尊重

中文词源

deference 遵从

来自defer, 遵从，顺从。

英文词源

deference (n.): 1640s, from French déférence (16c.), from déférer (see defer (v.2)).

实用例句

1. Out of deference to him, I lowered my head as he prayed.: 出于对他的敬重，在他祈祷时我低下了头。

2. The old sense of deference and restraint in royal reporting has vanished.: 在对皇室进行的新闻报道中，那种由来已久的尊重和收敛意识已经消失了。

3. He touched his forelock in mock deference.: 他手触额发假装尊敬。

4. The women wore veils in deference to the customs of the country.: 这些妇女戴着面纱是遵从这个国家的习俗。

5. Do you treat your parents and teachers with deference?: 你对父母师长尊敬吗 ?

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