deference
英 ['def(ə)r(ə)ns]
美['dɛfərəns]
- n. 顺从；尊重
词态变化
副词: deferentially;形容词: deferential;
中文词源
deference 遵从
来自defer, 遵从，顺从。
英英释意
- 1. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard;
- "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"
- "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
- 2. courteous regard for people's feelings;
- "in deference to your wishes"
- "out of respect for his privacy"
- 3. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
英文词源
- deference (n.)
- 1640s, from French déférence (16c.), from déférer (see defer (v.2)).
词组搭配
in deference to
out of respect for; in consideration of
出于尊重；考虑到
实用场景例句
- 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。
牛津词典
- The flags were lowered out of deference to the bereaved family.
- 降旗是出于对死者家属的尊重。
牛津词典
- 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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- 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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- At first he had continued to show deference to Brown.
- 起初他对布朗仍然表示一定的尊敬.
辞典例句
- The flags were lowered out of deference to the bereaved family.
- 降旗是出于对死者家属的尊重.
期刊摘选
- We all showed deference to his skill.
- 我们都敬重他的熟练技巧.
《简明英汉词典》
- In their rage, the staff have shed all deference and discretion.
- 愤怒之下, 职员们已经失去了所有的服从与慎重.
期刊摘选
- In deference to the area's bitter winters, a fireplace warms each room.
- 考虑到该地区寒冷的冬天, 每个房间均有一个壁炉送暖.
期刊摘选
- The most respectful deference due to doubts originating in pure patriotism and sustained by venerated authority.
- 最为谦恭的敬从是因为那些源自纯粹爱国精神的,并由受敬重的政府所保持的质疑.
期刊摘选
- In deference to our host I decide not to challenge his controversial remarks.
- 我出于对主人的尊敬,不对他那易引起争论的话表示异议.
期刊摘选
- Traditionally it embodies a degree of deference.
- 从传统上来说它体现某种程度的服从.
辞典例句
- You are learning true obedience and deference.
- 你正在学习真正的顺从和尊重.
期刊摘选
- You must treat your teachers with deference.
- 你必须尊重老师.
期刊摘选
- Do you treat your parents and teacher with deference?
- 你对待父母和师长恭敬 吗 ?
期刊摘选
- You shall stay and see what a deference they pay to his authority.
- 你该留下来看一看他们以他的权威是多么的必恭必敬.
期刊摘选
- In deference to protecting we alleged victims'privacy, we name only defendants.
- 为了保护诉称受到伤害的人的隐私, 我们只公布了被告人的姓名.
期刊摘选
- His immediate deference made her regretful.
- 他毫不迟疑的顺从使她感到有些抱歉.
辞典例句
- Do you treat your parents and teachers with deference?
- 你对父母师长尊敬 吗 ?
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- I changed my plan in deference to your opinion.
- 我听从你的意见,改变了计划.
期刊摘选
- He has been reluctant to intercede in the past out of deference to the coach's authority.
- 而此前,他一直不喜欢这么做,因为这是教练得职责.
期刊摘选
- We all showed deference to her skill.
- 对她的娴熟技术我们都表示敬佩.
期刊摘选
- The major defect of their work was deference to authority.
- 他们的主要缺陷是趋从权威.
辞典例句
- Children are taught to treat their parents and teachers with deference?
- 教育孩子们对父母师长要尊敬.
辞典例句
- Gradually the deference and congratulation gave her a mental appreciation of her state.
- 渐渐地,别人的敬意和祝贺使她能从精神上欣赏自己的处境了.
英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
- In deference to our host I decided not to challenge his controversial remarks.
- 我出于对主人的尊敬,不对他那易引起争论的话表示异议.
期刊摘选
- In deference to the wishes of her mother, Ann did not attend the dance.
- 安顺从了母亲的意愿, 未赴舞会.
期刊摘选
- 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。
《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
- He touched his forelock in mock deference.
- 他手触额发假装尊敬。
柯林斯例句
- 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。
柯林斯例句