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
- His immediate deference made her regretful.
他毫不迟疑的顺从使她感到有些抱歉。 - He was welcomed with deference.
人们怀着敬意欢迎他。 - The court also reiterated the need for deference to EPA's expert judgments on these issues.
法院也再次重申，在这些问题上，有必要尊重环境保护局专家的判断。 - Smiling deference can seem so uniform as to constitute a gleaming wall.
充满尊敬的笑容是如此一致以至于都可以组成一面闪闪发光的墙了。 - 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。 - 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 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 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。 - Traditionally it embodies a degree of deference.
从传统上来说它体现某种程度的服从。 - 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。