deference
n. 顺从; 依从; 尊重; 敬重
Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.
The old sense of deference and restraint in royal reporting has vanished...
在对皇室进行的新闻报道中,那种由来已久的尊重和收敛意识已经消失了。
Out of deference to him, I lowered my head as he prayed.
出于对他的敬重,在他祈祷时我低下了头。
1. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard;
2. courteous regard for people's feelings;
3. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
in deference to
出于尊重;考虑到
At first he had continued to show deference to Brown.
起初他对布朗仍然表示一定的尊敬.
The flags were lowered out of deference to the bereaved family.
降旗是出于对死者家属的尊重.
We all showed deference to his skill.
我们都敬重他的熟练技巧.
In their rage, the staff have shed all deference and discretion.
愤怒之下, 职员们已经失去了所有的服从与慎重.
In deference to the area's bitter winters, a fireplace warms each room.
考虑到该地区寒冷的冬天, 每个房间均有一个壁炉送暖.