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
- 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。 - 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。 - He was welcomed with deference.
人们怀着敬意欢迎他。 - Maintain formal and respectful deference to me as his or her manager.
对我维持正常的对上级恭敬和尊重的关系。 - 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 obsequious brush curtails truth in deference to the canvas which is narrow.
谄媚的画笔迁就狭窄的画布而削减了真实。 - Children are taught to treat their parents and teachers with deference?
教育孩子们对父母师长要尊敬。 - 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。 - 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。 - You are learning true obedience and deference.
你正在学习真正的顺从和尊重。