deferential

英 [ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl]      美 [ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl]
  • adj. 恭敬的;惯于顺从的
星级词汇:
deferential
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为了记忆“deferential”,可以将它分解为两部分:“defer”和“ential”。记忆方法是:想象一个人(“defer”)在正式场合或者面对权威时显得非常尊重和恭敬,形成了一种“deferential”的态度。这样的场景可以帮助你记住这个词的含义,即表示谦恭、顺从或恭敬的。

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deferential (adj.)
1822, from deferent + -ial; as a word in anatomy, from 1877. Related: Deferentially.
1. They like five-star hotels and deferential treatment.
他们喜欢五星级的宾馆和毕恭毕敬的接待。
2. I am deferential and respectful in the presence of artists.
我一向恭敬、尊重艺术家.
3. Subsequent sections of the chapter explain this more deferential component of the reviewing court's job.
本章随后的几节将阐述行使审查的法院校为尊重机关决定的那一部分工作.
4. Fei Little Beard , his eyes still on the floor , replied with a string of deferential yeses.
费小胡子恭恭敬敬接连答应了几个“是”, 眼睛看在地下.
5. And that a few deferential protestations would take the edge from her displeasure.
只要对她说上几句恭维话,她心中的恼怒就会烟消云散.