deference
UK/'def(ə)r(ə)ns/US/'defәrәns/
TOEFLGREC1
释义
n.
Respectful yielding to the opinion or wishes of others, especially those of higher rank.
尊重；顺从；服从
词根拆分
词根派生defer向下，去除，逆转
+
-ence拿，带
=deference
defer + -ence（状态）= 恭敬地服从的状态。
常用搭配
- 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
例句
- 1.
She spoke to her elders with deference.
她对长辈说话很恭敬。