deferential

[US]/ˌdefəˈrenʃl/
[UK]/ˌdefəˈrenʃl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. 恭敬的

Example Sentences

people were always deferential to him.

人們始終對他很恭敬。

showing an excessively deferential manner

表現出非常恭敬的舉止

a deferential attitude towards authority

對權威的尊重態度

deferential behavior in front of elders

在長輩面前的尊敬行爲

speaking in a deferential tone

用尊敬的語氣說話

a deferential nod of the head

恭敬地點頭

addressing someone in a deferential manner

以尊敬的方式稱呼某人

a deferential bow to show respect

恭敬鞠躬以示尊重

deferential treatment towards guests

對客人的尊敬態度

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