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

单词

deference

释义

Noun: deference defuruns

A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
"his deference to her wishes was very flattering"
- respect
Courteous regard for people's feelings
"in deference to your wishes"
- respect, respectfulness
A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
- complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness

Derived forms: deferences

See also: defer, deferential

Type of: agreeability, agreeableness, civility, courtesy, good manners, politeness

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