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[/ˈdefərəns; ˋdɛfərəns/] n [U] 用法:
1 giving way to the views, wishes, etc of others, usu out of respect; respect 遵从; 服从; 顺从; 尊敬; 尊重; 敬重:
treat one's elders with due deference 以应有的尊敬对待较自己年长的人 *
show deference to a judge 表示对裁判的尊重. 用法:
2 (idm 习语) in deference to sb/sth out of respect for sb/sth 出於对某人[某事物]的尊重:
In deference to our host I decided not to challenge his controversial remarks. 我出於对主人的尊敬, 不对他那易引起争论的话表示异议. |