deference
英 ['def(ə)r(ə)ns]
美['dɛfərəns]
- n. 顺从；尊重
英英释意
- 1. 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"
- 2. courteous regard for people's feelings;
- "in deference to your wishes"
- "out of respect for his privacy"
- 3. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
