deference

['defərəns]

n.顺从, 敬重

例句与用法:

An attitude of deference or homage.

尊重,尊敬尊重或尊敬的态度

I changed my plan in deference to your opinion.

我听从你的意见,改变了计划。

Marked by or exhibiting deference.

恭敬的具有恭敬的特征的,表现出顺从的

详细释义:

n.[U]

1. 服从; 遵从

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。

2. 敬意, 尊敬

He showed deference to his coach.

他尊重教练。


短语词组:

in/out of deference to

1. 遵从; 考虑到

They were married in church, in deference to their parents' wishes.

他们遵从父母的意愿, 在教堂结婚。