respects

re·spect

R0180400 (rĭ-spĕkt′)n.1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem: I have great respect for your work. See Synonyms at regard.2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem: a leader held in the greatest respect.3. a. Consideration or appreciation: Can't you at least give me some respect?b. Due regard for something considered important or authoritative: respect for the law.4. A particular aspect, feature, or detail: In many respects this is an important decision.5. Usage Problem Relation; reference. See Usage Note at regard.tr.v. re·spect·ed, re·spect·ing, re·spects 1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem or admire: All the other scholars respect her.2. a. To avoid interfering with or intruding upon: Please respect my privacy.b. To avoid violating: I respected the speed limit throughout the trip.3. To relate or refer to; concern: As respects the rights of land owners, this law says nothing.Idioms: in respect of Chiefly British With respect to. pay (one's) respects1. To express polite respect, as by paying a visit or addressing one's host: "He paid his respects to the newly-weds, clapping the groom on the shoulder and saying something that made him laugh" (Clare Clark).2. To express mournful respect for the dead, as by attending a wake or delivering a eulogy: "Six Capuchin monks, sitting by the coffin, took turns reciting the prayers for the dead as dignitaries filed by to pay their respects" (David I. Kertzer). with/in respect to In reference or relation to; concerning: "The Supreme Court ... permits greater restriction of commercial speech under current case law than it does with respect to other types of speech" (Samuel A. Alito, Jr.).

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[From Middle English, regard, from Old French, from Latin respectus, action of looking back at, regard, from past participle of respicere, to look back at, regard : re-, re- + specere, to look at; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]

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re·spect′er n.

respects

(rɪˈspɛkts) pl nformal an expression of esteem or regard (esp in the phrase pay one's respects)

Thesaurus

Noun

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respects - (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem; "he paid his respects to the mayor"subject matter, content, message, substance - what a communication that is about something is about

Translations

敬意致敬

respect

(rəˈspekt) noun1. admiration; good opinion. He is held in great respect by everyone; He has no respect for politicians. 尊敬，尊重 尊敬，尊重 2. consideration; thoughtfulness; willingness to obey etc. He shows no respect for his parents. 關心，考慮，顧慮 关心，考虑 3. a particular detail, feature etc. These two poems are similar in some respects. 方面 方面 verb1. to show or feel admiration for. I respect you for what you did. 尊敬，敬佩 尊重，重视 2. to show consideration for, a willingness to obey etc. One should respect other people's feelings/property. 尊重 尊重reˈspectable adjective1. having a good reputation or character. a respectable family. 德高望重的，受人敬重的 有名望的，可敬的 2. correct; acceptable. respectable behaviour. 規矩的，得體的 得体的高尚的 3. (of clothes) good enough or suitable to wear. You can't go out in those torn trousers – they're not respectable. 體面的 体面的4. large, good etc enough; fairly large, good etc. Four goals is a respectable score. 可觀的 可观的reˈspectably adverb 受人敬重地 可敬地reˌspectaˈbility noun 德高望重，得體，體面 可敬，体面，高尚 reˈspectful adjective having or showing respect. 恭敬的，有禮的 尊敬的，有礼貌的 reˈspectfully adverb 恭敬地，有禮地 尊敬地，有礼貌地 reˈspectfulness noun 恭敬，有禮 尊重reˈspecting preposition about; concerning. Respecting your salary, we shall come to a decision later. 關於 关于reˈspective (-tiv) adjective belonging to etc each person or thing mentioned. Peter and George went to their respective homes. 各自的，分別的 各自的reˈspectively (-tiv-) adverb referring to each person or thing mentioned, in the order in which they are mentioned. Peter, James and John were first, second and third, respectively. 各自地，分別地 各自地，分别地 reˈspects noun plural greetings. He sends his respects to you. 致敬，敬意 致敬，敬意 pay one's respects (to someone) to visit (a person) as a sign of respect to him. 向...致敬 向...致敬with respect to about; concerning. With respect to your request, we regret that we are unable to assist you in this matter. 關於 关于...