deference

英 [ˈdefərəns]

美 [ˈdefərəns]

n.  尊重; 遵从; 听从

复数：deferences　

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Collins.1 / BNC.11323 / COCA.11329

牛津词典

noun

• 尊重；遵从；听从
  behaviour that shows that you respect sb/sth
  1. The women wore veils in deference to the customs of the country.
     这些妇女戴着面纱是遵从这个国家的习俗。
  2. The flags were lowered out of deference to the bereaved family.
     降旗是出于对死者家属的尊重。

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT （尤指对位重者的）敬重，尊敬，遵从
  Deferenceis a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.
  1. The old sense of deference and restraint in royal reporting has vanished...
     在对皇室进行的新闻报道中，那种由来已久的尊重和收敛意识已经消失了。
  2. Out of deference to him, I lowered my head as he prayed.
     出于对他的敬重，在他祈祷时我低下了头。

英英释义

noun

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
  1. his deference to her wishes was very flattering
  2. be sure to give my respects to the dean
  Synonym:respect
• a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
  Synonym:complaisancecompliancecompliancyobligingness
• courteous regard for people's feelings
  1. in deference to your wishes
  2. out of respect for his privacy
  Synonym:respectrespectfulness

双语例句

• In deference to protecting we alleged victims 'privacy, we name only defendants.
  为了保护诉称受到伤害的人的隐私，我们只公布了被告人的姓名。
• He was welcomed with deference.
  人们怀着敬意欢迎他。
• Instinctive deference to authority, paternalism and reluctance to cause others to lose face inhibit overt challenge and criticism.
  对权威出自本能的顺从、家长作风以及不愿让别人丢脸的心态，抑制了公然的挑战与批评。
• They were married in church out of deference to their parents 'wishes.
  他们遵从父母的愿望在教堂举行了婚礼。
• The court also reiterated the need for deference to EPA's expert judgments on these issues.
  法院也再次重申，在这些问题上，有必要尊重环境保护局专家的判断。
• At first he had continued to show deference to brown.
  起初他对布朗仍然表示一定的尊敬。
• We all showed deference to her skill.
  对她的娴熟技术我们都表示敬佩。
• His immediate deference made her regretful.
  他毫不迟疑的顺从使她感到有些抱歉。
• To regard with respect, reverence, or heartfelt deference.
  尊敬，崇拜带着敬重、敬畏或诚挚的崇敬对待。
• He touched his forelock in mock deference.
  他手触额发假装尊敬。