"deferential" in Chinese (Simplified)
恭敬的尊重的
Definition
对他人表现出礼貌和尊重，尤其是因为对方年长或有更高权威时。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Deferential' 是正式用词，用来描述对他人的特别尊重，尤其是对权威或年长者。常见搭配有 'deferential manner'、'deferential tone'，强调态度中的礼让和顺从。
Examples
He gave a deferential answer to his teacher.
他对老师做出了**恭敬的**回答。
The staff were always deferential to the hotel manager.
员工们总是对酒店经理**恭敬的**。
She spoke in a deferential manner at the meeting.
她在会议上以**恭敬的**方式发言。
He’s always deferential around his boss, almost afraid to disagree.
他在老板面前总是很**恭敬**，几乎不敢反对。
Her deferential attitude made a good impression on the panel.
她的**恭敬**态度给评委留下了好印象。
People in that culture tend to be more deferential toward elders.
那个文化中的人们往往对长辈更**恭敬**。