| 词汇 | deference |
| 释义 | deference 1 ENTRIES FOUND: deference (noun) deference /ˈdɛfərəns/ noun deference /ˈdɛfərəns/ noun Learner's definition of DEFERENCE [noncount] formal : a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something敬重；尊敬 Her relatives treat one another with deference.她的亲戚们都相互尊重。 He is shown much deference by his colleagues.他颇受同事们的敬重。 — often + to The children were taught to show proper deference to their elders.孩子们受到教导，要对长辈有礼貌。 in deference to or out of deference to : in order to show respect for the opinions or influence of (someone or something) : out of respect for (someone or something)遵从；鉴于；考虑到 He decided not to get a tattoo in deference to his mother.他遵从母亲的意见，决定不文身了。 The police have not yet revealed the victim's name out of deference to his family.考虑到他的家人，警方目前尚未公开受害人姓名。 customs used in deference to tradition遵从传统而沿用的习俗 — deferential /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/ adjective [more deferential; most deferential] The class listened with deferential [=respectful] attention.全班同学恭敬地注意聆听。 deferential to tradition尊重传统 — deferentially adverb She bowed deferentially.她鞠躬致敬。 |
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