deference

noun

1. 尊重；遵从；听从
   behaviour that shows that you respect sb/sth
   1. 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。
   2. The flags were lowered out of deference to the bereaved family.
      降旗是出于对死者家属的尊重。

1. N-UNCOUNT （尤指对位重者的）敬重，尊敬，遵从
   Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.
   1. 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。
   2. 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。

1. 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。
2. 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。
3. He touched his forelock in mock deference.
   他手触额发假装尊敬。
4. You are learning true obedience and deference.
   你正在学习真正的顺从和尊重。
5. Opening a door is not a gesture of condescension, but rather courtesy and deference.
   开门不是一种谦虚的手势，更是礼节和尊重。
6. To regard with respect, reverence, or heartfelt deference.
   尊敬，崇拜带着敬重、敬畏或诚挚的崇敬对待。
7. 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。
8. Traditionally it embodies a degree of deference.
   从传统上来说它体现某种程度的服从。
9. At first he had continued to show deference to brown.
   起初他对布朗仍然表示一定的尊敬。
10. The obsequious brush curtails truth in deference to the canvas which is narrow.
    谄媚的画笔迁就狭窄的画布而削减了真实。
11. His immediate deference made her regretful.
    他毫不迟疑的顺从使她感到有些抱歉。
12. Instinctive deference to authority, paternalism and reluctance to cause others to lose face inhibit overt challenge and criticism.
    对权威出自本能的顺从、家长作风以及不愿让别人丢脸的心态，抑制了公然的挑战与批评。
13. We always stand when the national anthem is played in deference to the queen.
    奏国歌时我们总是站立着，以此表示对女王的敬意。
14. The court also reiterated the need for deference to EPA's expert judgments on these issues.
    法院也再次重申，在这些问题上，有必要尊重环境保护局专家的判断。
15. He was welcomed with deference.
    人们怀着敬意欢迎他。
16. He treats his mother with as much deference as if she were the queen.
    他对母亲极为敬重，犹如她是女王一般。
17. We all showed deference to her skill.
    对她的娴熟技术我们都表示敬佩。
18. Children are taught to treat their parents and teachers with deference?
    教育孩子们对父母师长要尊敬。
19. In deference to the ancients, I called this the "Osiris Plan."?
    为了表达对古人的敬意，我把这种方法命名为“奥西里斯计划”。
20. On constitutional questions, judges rarely display any deference at all to administrative views.
    涉及宪法问题方面，法官很少对行政意见表示出任何尊敬之意。
21. Gradually the deference and congratulation gave her a mental appreciation of her state.
    渐渐地，别人的敬意和祝贺使她能从精神上欣赏自己的处境了。
22. The air-conditioning had been adjusted in deference to an urgent plea.
    根据一项紧急请求调整了空气调节器。
23. Don't give undue deference to the opinions and feelings of others.
    不要对他人的意见和感情给予过分的尊重。
24. In deference to protecting we alleged victims 'privacy, we name only defendants.
    为了保护诉称受到伤害的人的隐私，我们只公布了被告人的姓名。
25. They is marry in church, in deference to their parents 'wish.
    他们遵从父母的意愿，在教堂结婚。
26. They were married in church out of deference to their parents 'wishes.
    他们遵从父母的愿望在教堂举行了婚礼。
27. In general, these lower court decisions demonstrated a high degree of deference to EPA's expert judgment.
    这些下级法院的观点证明，他们高度尊重环境保护局的专家判断。
28. Maintain formal and respectful deference to me as his or her manager.
    对我维持正常的对上级恭敬和尊重的关系。
29. You shall stay and see what a deference they pay to his authority.
    你该留下来看一看他们以他的权威是多么的必恭必敬。
30. Smiling deference can seem so uniform as to constitute a gleaming wall.
    充满尊敬的笑容是如此一致以至于都可以组成一面闪闪发光的墙了。

noun

1. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
   1. his deference to her wishes was very flattering
   2. be sure to give my respects to the dean

   Synonym:    respect

2. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

   Synonym:    complaisancecompliancecompliancyobligingness

3. courteous regard for people's feelings
   1. in deference to your wishes
   2. out of respect for his privacy

   Synonym:    respectrespectfulness