deference
英 [ˈdefərəns]
美 [ˈdefərəns]
n. 尊重; 遵从; 听从
复数：deferences
Collins.1 / BNC.11323 / COCA.11329
牛津词典
noun
- 尊重；遵从；听从
behaviour that shows that you respect sb/sth- 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。 - The flags were lowered out of deference to the bereaved family.
降旗是出于对死者家属的尊重。
- The women wore veils in deference to the customs of the country.
柯林斯词典
- N-UNCOUNT （尤指对位重者的）敬重，尊敬，遵从
Deferenceis a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.- 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。 - 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。
- The old sense of deference and restraint in royal reporting has vanished...
英英释义
noun
- 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
- a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
- courteous regard for people's feelings
- in deference to your wishes
- out of respect for his privacy
双语例句
- 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。 - We all showed deference to her skill.
对她的娴熟技术我们都表示敬佩。 - They is marry in church, in deference to their parents 'wish.
他们遵从父母的意愿，在教堂结婚。 - In general, these lower court decisions demonstrated a high degree of deference to EPA's expert judgment.
这些下级法院的观点证明，他们高度尊重环境保护局的专家判断。 - His immediate deference made her regretful.
他毫不迟疑的顺从使她感到有些抱歉。 - He touched his forelock in mock deference.
他手触额发假装尊敬。 - Don't give undue deference to the opinions and feelings of others.
不要对他人的意见和感情给予过分的尊重。 - Traditionally it embodies a degree of deference.
从传统上来说它体现某种程度的服从。 - They were married in church out of deference to their parents 'wishes.
他们遵从父母的愿望在教堂举行了婚礼。 - The air-conditioning had been adjusted in deference to an urgent plea.
根据一项紧急请求调整了空气调节器。