deference
n. 順從; 依從; 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...
在對皇室進行的新聞報道中,那種由來已久的尊重和收斂意識已經消失了。
Out of deference to him, I lowered my head as he prayed.
出於對他的敬重,在他祈禱時我低下了頭。
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
出於尊重;考慮到
At first he had continued to show deference to Brown.
起初他對布朗仍然表示一定的尊敬.
The flags were lowered out of deference to the bereaved family.
降旗是出於對死者家屬的尊重.
We all showed deference to his skill.
我們都敬重他的熟練技巧.
In their rage, the staff have shed all deference and discretion.
憤怒之下, 職員們已經失去了所有的服從與慎重.
In deference to the area's bitter winters, a fireplace warms each room.
考慮到該地區寒冷的冬天, 每個房間均有一個壁爐送暖.