respectful
UK/ri'spektful/US
B1
Definitions
adj.
Showing politeness, regard, or honor toward someone or something.
尊重的；恭敬的；有礼貌的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedrespectagain, back
+
-fullook, observe, watch
=respectful
respect + -ful (full of) = full of respect; showing respect.
Common Collocations
- 1.respectful tone尊敬的语气
- 2.respectful silence肃然静默
- 3.be respectful to尊重某人
- 4.respectful distance一段恭敬的距离
Example Sentences
- 1.
Please be respectful to the staff.
- 2.
She gave a respectful bow.