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es·teem /ɪˈstiːm/ vt. | n.
I vt.
1. 尊重，敬重
I esteem him for his honesty. 我因为他为人诚实而敬重他。
The old teacher was much loved and esteemed. 那位老教师很受爱戴。
two of the most esteemed writers of the twenties 20年代最受尊崇的两位作家
2. 把…看作，认为，以为
We esteem it an honour to be invited. 我们能受到邀请不胜荣幸。
I esteem it a privilege to address this audience. 我认为能向诸位演讲是一种荣幸。
He esteemed the slowest way to be the safest way. 他认为最慢的方法乃是最安全的方法。
I esteem it worthless. 我认为它没有价值。
I shall esteem it (as) a favour if ... 如果…，我将深领厚意。
I did not esteem him to be worthy of trust. 我并不认为他值得信任。
She esteemed that she knew what life was. 她认为自己懂得什么是生活。
3. 估计…的价值；评价
II n.
1. 尊重，敬重
We all have the greatest esteem for you. 我们都非常尊重您。
be held in (high) esteem (极) 受尊敬
The affair has lowered their esteem of him. 那件事降低了他们对他的尊重。
2. 〈古〉看法，评价
3. 〈古〉价值；名声
a man of great esteem 德高望重的人
[< OFr estimer < L aestimāre to estimate, value] |