deferentially
🇬🇧 UK/,dɛfə'rɛnʃəli/🇺🇸 US/ˌdefə'renʃəlɪ/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a respectful and submissive manner, showing deference to another
谦恭地,恭敬地,顺从地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddedown, away, reversal
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entperforming, being in a state
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ialsuffix
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lyin the manner of
=deferentially