deference是什么意思？

deference

英[ˈdefərəns] 美[ˈdɛfərəns, ˈdɛfrəns]

• n. 顺从，依从，尊重，敬重；

副词：deferentially;

形容词：deferential;

例句

• We all showed deference to his skill. 我们都敬重他的熟练技巧。
• Thus, giving deference to the agency's view serves the purpose of expediting compliance with the law. 因此, 尊重机构的观点也是为了促进守法这一目的.
• His patronage, entwined with the ordinary deference, was not plain to them. 由于还需要表现出通常的尊敬态度, 他那恩赐的态度对他们也就不很明显了.
• The obsequious brush curtails truth in deference to the canvas which is narrow. 阿谀的画笔顺从目光短浅的画布,真理因而被削弱.
• The obsequious brush curtails truth deference to the canvas which is narrow. 谄媚的画笔依从狭窄的画布把真理打了折扣.
• Morris had conciliated her at first, and made his impression by his delicate and calculated deference. 莫里斯先是讨得她的欢心, 以他经过深思熟虑而装扮出来的尊敬博得她的好感.
• Do you treat your parents and teachers with deference? 你对父母师长尊敬 吗 ?
• He touched his forelock in mock deference. 他手触额发假装尊敬。
• 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... 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。

反义词

• n.
  deference的反义词之：顺从;敬意
  disrespect,

词组

• in deference to
  out of respect for; in consideration of 出于尊重；考虑到

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• N-UNCOUNT
  （尤指对位重者的）敬重，尊敬，遵从
  Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.
  例句
  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。

英汉词典释义

• n.
  <正>听从, 顺从, 遵从;尊重, 敬重
  We all showed deference to his skill. 我们都敬重他的熟练技巧。

英英词典释义

• Noun
  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

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