英语词汇“deference”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1 (noun) in the sense of respect

Definition

polite and respectful behaviour

Out of deference to his feelings, I refrained from commenting.

Synonyms

respect

I have tremendous respect for him.

regard

I have a very high regard for him and what he has achieved.

consideration

attention

Let me draw your attention to some important issues.

honour

One old campaigner at least will be received with honour.

esteem

He is held in high esteem by his colleagues.

courtesy

homage

two marvellous films that pay homage to our literary heritage

reverence

in mutual support and reverence for the dead

politeness

She listened to him, but only out of politeness.

civility

Most people treat each other with at least some civility.

veneration

Churchill was held in veneration in his lifetime.

thoughtfulness

Opposites

contempt

disregard

disrespect

rudeness

dishonour

lack of respect

irreverence

insolence

impertinence

impudence

discourtesy

incivility

impoliteness

2 (noun) in the sense of obedience

a chain of social command linked by deference to authority

Synonyms

obedience

unquestioning obedience to the law

yielding

submission

She nodded her head in submission.

compliance

We seem to have reached unprecedented depths of compliance and timidity.

capitulation

They criticised the government decision as a capitulation to pressure groups.

acquiescence

She smiled her acquiescence and resumed her seat.

obeisance

Everyone paid obeisance to the emperor.

complaisance

Opposites

disobedience

insubordination

revolt

noncompliance

nonobservance

单词	deference
释义	Trends of deference View usage for: deference (defrəns) uncountable noun Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position. The old sense of deference and restraint in royal reporting has vanished. Out of deference to him, I lowered my head as he prayed. [Also + to] More Synonyms of deference deference in British English (ˈdɛfərəns) noun 1. submission to or compliance with the will, wishes, etc, of another 2. courteous regard; respect Word origin C17: from French déférence; see defer2 deference in American English (ˈdɛfərəns) noun 1. a yielding in opinion, judgment, or wishes 2. courteous regard or respect SIMILAR WORDS: ˈhonor Idioms: in deference to Word origin Fr déférence < L deferens, prp. of deferre: see defer2 Examples of 'deference' in a sentence deference This royal wedding showed that deference for our top tribe has gone. Times, Sunday Times (2011) They both showed an unquestioning deference to the police. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In contrast he showed very little deference to rank or position. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He showed a pleasant deference to the older man. Times, Sunday Times (2011) She is the sort of woman whom one cannot regard with too much deference. Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice (1813) So there was a family feeling extended to the clergy, as well as respect and deference. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This is a relatively low bar that gives deference to the Congress. Christianity Today (2000) When he was present she was more careful in speaking, and showed more deference to her mother. Elizabeth Gaskell Wives and Daughters (1864) I have learnt that sport is expected to pay deference to the real world. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Similarly, it is extremely important if you are dealing with any government employee or politician to give due deference. Times, Sunday Times (2006) This reflects wider Pakistan society, in which age is given deference and opportunity. Times, Sunday Times (2010) In other languages deference British English: deference NOUN Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position. ...the older political tradition of deference to great leaders. American English: deference Brazilian Portuguese: deferência Chinese: 敬重 European Spanish: deferencia French: déférence German: Respekt Italian: deferenza Japanese: 敬意 Korean: 경의 European Portuguese: deferência Latin American Spanish: deferencia 1 (noun) in the sense of respect Definition polite and respectful behaviour Out of deference to his feelings, I refrained from commenting. Synonyms respect I have tremendous respect for him. regard I have a very high regard for him and what he has achieved. consideration attention Let me draw your attention to some important issues. honour One old campaigner at least will be received with honour. esteem He is held in high esteem by his colleagues. courtesy homage two marvellous films that pay homage to our literary heritage reverence in mutual support and reverence for the dead politeness She listened to him, but only out of politeness. civility Most people treat each other with at least some civility. veneration Churchill was held in veneration in his lifetime. thoughtfulness Opposites contempt , disregard , disrespect , rudeness , dishonour , lack of respect , irreverence , insolence , impertinence , impudence , discourtesy , incivility , impoliteness 2 (noun) in the sense of obedience a chain of social command linked by deference to authority Synonyms obedience unquestioning obedience to the law yielding submission She nodded her head in submission. compliance We seem to have reached unprecedented depths of compliance and timidity. capitulation They criticised the government decision as a capitulation to pressure groups. acquiescence She smiled her acquiescence and resumed her seat. obeisance Everyone paid obeisance to the emperor. complaisance Opposites disobedience , insubordination , revolt , noncompliance , nonobservance Additional synonyms in the sense of acquiescence She smiled her acquiescence and resumed her seat. Synonyms agreement, yielding, approval, acceptance, consent, harmony, giving in, submission, compliance, obedience, conformity, assent, accession, concord, concurrence in the sense of attention Definition consideration, notice, or observation Let me draw your attention to some important issues. Synonyms awareness, regard, notice, recognition, consideration, observation, consciousness, ATTN in the sense of capitulation They criticised the government decision as a capitulation to pressure groups. Synonyms surrender, yielding, submission, cave-in (informal), accedence Nearby words of deference defensive defensively defer deference deferential deferment defiance Synonyms of 'deference' deference Explore 'deference' in the dictionary
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