单词 | deference |
释义 | deference 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 出於对某人[某事物]的尊重 In deference to our host I decided not to challenge his controversial remarks. 我出於对主人的尊敬, 不对他那易引起争论的话表示异议. |
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