"reverent" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 虔诚的
• 恭敬的

Definition

以安静、严肃的方式表达对某人或某事的深深敬意、崇拜或敬畏。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Reverent”为正式用语，多用于描述宗教仪式、传统或受人尊敬的人物时的态度。常见搭配：“reverent silence”（肃静）、“reverent tone”（恭敬的语气）、“in a reverent manner”。不要与“respectful”（更广义）或“revered”（被尊敬者，而非态度）混淆。

Examples

The crowd was reverent during the ceremony.

仪式期间，人群显得非常**虔诚**。

She spoke in a reverent voice about her teacher.

她用**虔诚**的语气谈论她的老师。

There was a reverent silence in the church.

教堂里有一片**虔诚**的寂静。

People listened with reverent attention as the monk spoke.

大家怀着**虔诚**的心情听僧人讲话。

Children looked reverent as they entered the sacred temple.

孩子们进入神圣的寺庙时，表现得非常**恭敬**。

He had a reverent expression, as if he was in the presence of something amazing.

他脸上带着**虔诚**的表情，仿佛见到了不可思议的东西。