来自defer, 遵从，顺从。

1. 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。

2. 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。

3. He touched his forelock in mock deference.

他手触额发假装尊敬。

4. The women wore veils in deference to the customs of the country.

这些妇女戴着面纱是遵从这个国家的习俗。

5. Do you treat your parents and teachers with deference?

你对父母师长尊敬 吗 ?