deference
美音:[´defərəns
]
英音:[´defərəns
]
n.顺从,尊重
难易程度:
deference为短语/超纲词汇
词根
fer＝to carry（运；载），to bear（忍耐）
近义词, 同义词
obedience observance compliance submission subjection passiveness resignation allegiance loyalty fealty homage deference fidelity submissiveness obsequiousness servilityrespect regard consideration courtesy attention deference reverence honor esteem veneration admiration approbation homage fealty obeisance devotion piety
deference
/'defərəns; `dɛfərəns/
n [U]
1 giving way to the views, wishes, etc of others, usu out of respect; respect 遵从; 服从; 顺从; 尊敬; 尊重; 敬重
*treat one's elders with due deference 以应有的尊敬对待较自己年长的人
* show deference to a judge 表示对裁判的尊重.
2 (idm 习语) in deference to sb/sth out of respect for sb/sth 出于对某人[某事物]的尊重
*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.
n [U]
1 giving way to the views, wishes, etc of others, usu out of respect; respect 遵从; 服从; 顺从; 尊敬; 尊重; 敬重
*treat one's elders with due deference 以应有的尊敬对待较自己年长的人
* show deference to a judge 表示对裁判的尊重.
2 (idm 习语) in deference to sb/sth out of respect for sb/sth 出于对某人[某事物]的尊重
*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.
deference
n[U]formal
polite behaviour that shows that you respect someone and are therefore willing to accept their opinions or judgment
deference to
Lewis was annoyed that Adam did not show enough respect and deference to him.
out of/in deference to sth
(=because you respect someone's beliefs, opinions etc)
They were married in church out of deference to their parents' wishes.
>deferential [,defə'renʃəl/
polite behaviour that shows that you respect someone and are therefore willing to accept their opinions or judgment
deference to
Lewis was annoyed that Adam did not show enough respect and deference to him.
out of/in deference to sth
(=because you respect someone's beliefs, opinions etc)
They were married in church out of deference to their parents' wishes.
>deferential [,defə'renʃəl/
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