re·spect·ful /rɪˈspektfʊl/ a. 表示尊敬(或尊重)的,恭敬的 a respectful bow 毕恭毕敬的一鞠躬 keep a respectful silence 恭敬地保持着沉默 keep a respectful two paces behind the President 在总统身后恭敬地保持两步距离 The boys were well mannered and respectful toward (或 with) grown-ups. 男孩们彬彬有礼,尊敬大人。 He was most respectful of his superstitions. 他执着地尊奉着自己的迷信。