deference
UK/'def(ə)r(ə)ns/US/'defәrәns/
TOEFLGREC1
Definitions
n.
Respectful yielding to the opinion or wishes of others, especially those of higher rank.
尊重；顺从；服从
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddeferdown, away, reversal
+
-encecarry, bear, bring
=deference
defer + -ence (state) = the state of yielding respectfully.
Common Collocations
- 1.show deference表示尊敬
- 2.out of deference出于尊敬
- 3.in deference to出于对……的尊重
Example Sentences
- 1.
She spoke to her elders with deference.