"deferential" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 恭敬的
• 尊重的

Definition

對他人表現出禮貌和尊重，特別是因為對方年長或有更高權威時。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'Deferential' 是正式用語，用來描述對他人的特別尊重，尤其是對權威或年長者。常見搭配有 'deferential manner'、'deferential tone'，強調態度中的禮讓和順從。

Examples

He gave a deferential answer to his teacher.

他對老師做出了**恭敬的**回答。

The staff were always deferential to the hotel manager.

員工們總是對酒店經理**恭敬的**。

She spoke in a deferential manner at the meeting.

她在會議上以**恭敬的**方式發言。

He’s always deferential around his boss, almost afraid to disagree.

他在老闆面前總是很**恭敬**，幾乎不敢反對。

Her deferential attitude made a good impression on the panel.

她的**恭敬**態度給評委留下了好印象。

People in that culture tend to be more deferential toward elders.

那個文化中的人們往往對長輩更**恭敬**。