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单词 deferentially
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deferentially
adverb
uk
/ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl.i/us
/ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl.i/
in a way that ispoliteandshowsa lot ofrespect:
尊重地，尊敬地，恭敬地
Theyboweddeferentially as she came into theroom.当她走进房间时，他们毕恭毕敬地鞠躬。
Theshopassistantspokedeferentially to me.售货员恭敬地对我说话。
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  • Interviewers ontelevisiondeferentiallyheldback the reallyawkwardquestions.
  • Theservantssmileddeferentially at her as shewalkedby.
  • He wasleaningdeferentiallyacrossthetabletowards Williamson.
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Polite and respectful
(Definition ofdeferentiallyfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdeferentially

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When wedeferentiallycompliment someone, we speak in strict accordance with the rules, whereas our verbal insults gain emphasis when violating the rules of dialogue.
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I rise respectfully anddeferentially.
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The spaces aredeferentiallycovered in tile, and facades plastered and painted in white, while the corners, cornices and frames are painted in grey.
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When they leave for work, he slips into an uptown banker's office where he meets with important people who treat himdeferentially.
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These spaces aredeferentiallyscaled with tiled gable roofs, including one annex, while simple faceted spires have been erected on the bell towers (painted white).
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The father gesturesdeferentiallywhile a maid dutifully fetches a chair for this esteemed visitor.
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The relationship between the two is complicated by the phrase "beseech you", which was used in the same time period and was clearly the form used mostdeferentially.
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