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"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.