deference

英['defərəns]美['defərəns]

n. [U]
1.服从；遵从
2.敬意，尊敬

同：	[n.] complaisance, compliance, respect, respectfulness

Morris had conciliated her at first, and made his impression by his delicate and calculated deference
莫里斯先是讨得她的欢心，以他经过深思熟虑而装扮出来的尊敬博得她的好感。收藏
Another 36 were named and inscribed by Emperor Qianlong who, to show deference to his grandfather Kangxi, used three-character phrases only
又有乾隆御书36处，均为三字一景，意思是居康熙之下。收藏
In deference to our host I decided not to challenge his controversial remarks.
我出于对主人的尊敬,不对他那易引起争论的话表示异议.收藏
I marked the deference for me evoked in the faces of my fellow-rabble.
我注意到，那与我同属贱民的人显出了对我肃然起敬的神气。收藏
We no longer pay a seemly deference to our superiors
我们不再对长者给以适宜的尊重。收藏

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a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
- his deference to her wishes was very flattering
- be sure to give my respects to the dean
[同] deference, respect
courteous regard for people's feelings
- in deference to your wishes
- out of respect for his privacy
[同] deference, respect, respectfulness

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