"deferential" 怎么发音
word
ˌdɛfɝˈɛnʃəɫ/, /ˌdɛfɝˈɛntʃəɫ
def-er-EN-shuhl
dˌɛfəɹˈɛnʃəl
def-uh-REN-shuhl
释义
Being polite and showing respect for someone, especially because they are older or have more authority.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˌdɛfɝˈɛnʃəɫ/, /ˌdɛfɝˈɛntʃəɫ
英式英语
dˌɛfəɹˈɛnʃəl
简化发音
美式
def-er-EN-shuhl
英式
def-uh-REN-shuhl
语境中听
He gave a deferential answer to his teacher.
The staff were always deferential to the hotel manager.
She spoke in a deferential manner at the meeting.
He’s always deferential around his boss, almost afraid to disagree.