"deference" in Chinese (Simplified)
尊重敬意
Definition
“Deference” 指对他人的意见、意愿或权威表示尊重或礼貌的服从。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
正式用词，多用于书面或正式场合。常出现在'in deference to'（出于对…的尊重）等表达中，强调因为尊重某人而同意或顺从。不要与“difference”（差异）混淆。
Examples
He listened with deference to his teacher's advice.
他以**尊重**的态度听取了老师的建议。
Out of deference for the guest, we started dinner early.
出于对客人的**敬意**，我们提早开始了晚餐。
They showed deference to the elders in every decision.
他们在每个决定上都对长辈表示**尊重**。
In deference to her wishes, we changed the meeting time.
**出于尊重**她的意愿，我们改了会议时间。
Young people often show deference to authority figures in formal settings.
年轻人在正式场合常常对权威表现出**尊重**。
You don’t have to agree, but a little deference goes a long way in tough discussions.
你不必同意，但在激烈讨论时表现出一点**尊重**会有很大帮助。