| 单词 | respect |
| 释义 | respect (rɪspekt ) Word forms: respects , respecting , respected 1. verb B1 If you respect someone, you have a good opinion of their character or ideas. I want him to respect me as a career woman. [VERB noun] He needs the advice of people he respects, and he respects you. [VERB noun] Synonyms: think highly of, value, regard, honour 2. uncountable noun B1 If you have respect for someone, you have a good opinion of them. I have tremendous respect for Dean. [+ for] His voice was warm with friendship and respect. Synonyms: regard, honour, recognition, esteem 3. See also self-respect 4. verb B2 If you respect someone's wishes, rights, or customs, you avoid doing things that they would dislike or regard as wrong. Finally, trying to respect her wishes, I said I'd leave. [VERB noun] Synonyms: show consideration for, regard, notice, honour 5. uncountable noun B2 If you show respect for someone's wishes, rights, or customs, you avoid doing anything they would dislike or regard as wrong. They will campaign for the return of traditional lands and respect for aboriginal rights and customs. [+ for] 6. verb B2 If you respect a law or moral principle, you agree not to break it. It is about time tour operators respected the law and their own code of conduct. [VERB noun] Synonyms: abide by, follow, observe, comply with Respect is also a noun. ...respect for the law and the rejection of the use of violence. [+ for] 7. phrase You can say with respect when you are politely disagreeing with someone or criticizing them. [politeness] With respect, Minister, you still haven't answered my question. With respect, I hardly think that's the point. 8. pay one's respects phrase If you pay your respects to someone, you go to see them or speak to them. You usually do this to be polite, and not necessarily because you want to do it. [formal] Carl had asked him to visit the hospital and to pay his respects to Francis. 9. pay one's last respects phrase If you pay your last respects to someone who has just died, you show your respect or affection for them by coming to see their body or their grave. The son had nothing to do with arranging the funeral, but came along to pay his last respects. 10. in this respect/in many respects phrase B2 You use expressions like in this respect and in many respects to indicate that what you are saying applies to the feature you have just mentioned or to many features of something. The children are not unintelligent–in fact, they seem quite normal in this respect. In many respects, vegetarians are healthier than omnivores. 11. with respect to/in respect of phrase B2 You use with respect to to say what something relates to. In British English, you can also say in respect of. [formal] Parents often have little choice with respect to the way their child is medically treated. Where Dr Shapland feels the system is not working most effectively is in respect of professional training. 12. See also respected Collocations: command respect But a leader always inspires confidence, always commands respect. MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974) She has proved to be an adept minister who commands the respect of her department and her colleagues in government. Times, Sunday Times (2012) On the international stage he remains an influential figure who commands respect. Times, Sunday Times (2008) She has been an integral part of the political scene for many years and deserves more respect. Times, Sunday Times (2015) You should be proud, and certainly treat his concerns with the respect they deserve. Times, Sunday Times (2009) We have good judges and lawyers in this country who deserve politeness and respect. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They have earned respect from the very best. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He has earned the respect of all who have worked with him. The Sun (2013) People who respect themselves quickly earn the respect of others. BE YOUR BEST: How Anyone can become Fit, Healthy and Confident (2002) He was greatly respected by the local populace. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He greatly respects her artistic side. Times, Sunday Times (2008) They are socially engaged and greatly respected. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Hastings read the line with a grudging respect in his voice, as close to admiration for her as he gets. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They kept a wide berth of each other, though there was a grudging respect on both sides as well. Burning Bright (2007) But over the years the irritation turned to grudging respect when projects took root and worked well. Times, Sunday Times (2009) That was the moment when he lost the respect of the entire crew. Times, Sunday Times (2008) How you act now is crucial: if you start fussing around it will just annoy them and you will lose authority and respect. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But they have lost all respect for him. The Sun (2019) His staff respect his right to be correct on this, as in everything else. Times, Sunday Times If so, respect him, and respect his right to choose; but please do not sensationalise his illness. Times, Sunday Times Having staged protests, forced the government to respect the right to demonstrate and take part in talks are big steps forward. Times, Sunday Times She will respect you more if you respect her right to choose. The Sun The bishops urged the government to respect the right to protest. Times, Sunday Times Some other countries won't respect the rule, but don't party in the village until it's all over. Times, Sunday Times We queue politely, protect the weak and respect the rule of law. Times, Sunday Times Trusted vendors would come from states that respect the rule of law, individual human rights, data privacy and intellectual property. Times,Sunday Times As such, it can function only if all member states respect the rule of law. Times,Sunday Times Foreigners queue up to invest here because we already respect the rule of law and have honest administrators. Times, Sunday Times Respect the differences between mediums. Globe and Mail You feel morally obliged to respect the differences of opinion and defer. Times, Sunday Times In some respects this difference reflects the distinction between application of mathematics and applied mathematics. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A family rock musical about a pair of brothers who learn to respect the differences in each other and the bizarre plants they love. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ultimately, you shouldn't let money run your life but you should respect the value of it and appreciate it. Times, Sunday Times I really want you to respect the value of money. Times, Sunday Times You are expected to conform and respect the values of your host country. Times, Sunday Times They don't respect your values. Christianity Today The cemetery would respect the wishes of owners who object to a plot's re-use. Times, Sunday Times In this context, health professionals should provide high levels of care and treatment, while respecting the wishes of their patients. Times, Sunday Times Police yesterday urged members of the public to 'respect the wishes of those who choose to place flowers and other tributes in the area'. Times, Sunday Times Party bigwigs said they would respect the wishes of those who lent them 5million on condition of anonymity. The Sun I am grateful that he respected the wishes of his player. The Sun It had been several centuries, for example, since anyone had put up a ribbed vault - an integral part of the design if it was to respect tradition. Times, Sunday Times You find a way to update your home life but still respect tradition. The Sun You find a way to respect tradition but still add a forward-looking twist to a family event. The Sun Sometimes, he abided by this restriction out of practical necessity, and at other times, he abided simply to respect tradition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although respecting tradition, he saw the importance of keeping the school abreast, or even ahead, of the needs of its academic users. Times, Sunday Times The average young person is more likely to respect the views of a rock star than those of the religious or political establishment. Phoenix From the Flame (1994) You have to respect each person's views. The Sun (2020) We are dealing with people who don't respect the views of the people. The Sun (2019) But his programme represents the biggest attempt by any party to restore respect for politics. The Sun But they are simply one part of a whole strategy to draw a line under the past and restore respect for justice. Times, Sunday Times That would restore respect for these warnings, which drivers now don't believe and don't observe, and accidents would be reduced. Times, Sunday Times Far from undermining the convention, the proposed derogation will help to restore respect and preserve its authority. Times, Sunday Times Balance a champagne glass on one of them and people show respect. Times, Sunday Times (2014) We all wear clothes to protect our own modesty and decency and to show respect for the ideas of modesty and decency which we imagine others have. Times, Sunday Times (2015) That is, to show respect and gratitude to two great players. Times, Sunday Times (2014) There have been numerous complaints that visitors do not show respect at the memorial. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The whole thing was brought in to show respect between rival teams and their players. The Sun (2012) My parents taught me respect and honesty. Times, Sunday Times (2011) People need structure and to be taught respect for others. The Sun (2011) We teach respect for humankind and animals, as well as the art of assertiveness. Mail and Guardian (2010) I have always had the utmost respect for him. Times, Sunday Times (2010) I came away feeling the utmost respect for the job they do. FRIENDS FOR LIFE (2003) We can assure you we treat our dogs with the utmost respect. FRIENDS FOR LIFE (2003) I have tremendous respect for the people in basketball operations. Houston Chronicle You have to have tremendous respect for someone who has won the world title twice. Times, Sunday Times I have tremendous respect for it. Times, Sunday Times It was one that she pursued with dignity and courage, and above all with tremendous respect. Times, Sunday Times He was scientifically so solid and a wonderful individual in multiple dimensions-how he balanced family with work, how he showed tremendous respect for people around him. Globe and Mail Translations: Chinese: 尊敬, 尊敬 Japanese: 尊重, 尊重する |
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