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respectfully

🇬🇧 UK/rɪ'spektfʊlɪ/🇺🇸 US/ri'spektfuli/
B1

Definitions

adv.

In a polite and considerate manner that shows respect.

恭敬地;尊重地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
splook, observe, watch
+
ectconnector
+
fulfull of, characterized by
+
lyin the manner of
=respectfully

Common Collocations

  • 1.respectfully disagree礼貌地表示异议
  • 2.respectfully decline婉言谢绝
  • 3.respectfully submit恭敬地提交
  • 4.[respectfully request]恭敬地请求

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He respectfully disagreed with the manager's decision during the meeting.

  • 2.

    The letter was respectfully addressed to the committee chairperson.

  • 3.

    She respectfully declined the invitation, citing prior commitments.

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