Respectful Meaning in English
word
/ɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ/
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/ɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
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释义
Showing respect or consideration for other people, their feelings, or their opinions.
用法与细微差别
Generally formal or neutral, used for behavior, tone, or attitude. Often paired with 'towards' ('respectful towards teachers'). Do not confuse with 'respectable' (worthy of respect). Adjective form; noun is 'respect'.
Spanish: respetuoso - respetuosaPortuguese (BR): respeitoso - respeitosaPortuguese (PT): respeitador - respeitadoraChinese (Simplified): 尊重的 - 有礼貌的Chinese (Traditional): 尊重的 - 有禮貌的Hindi: सम्मानजनकArabic: محترمBengali: সম্মানজনক - শ্রদ্ধাশীলRussian: уважительныйJapanese: 敬意を払う - 礼儀正しいVietnamese: lễ phép - tôn trọngKorean: 존경심 있는 - 공손한Turkish: saygılıUrdu: باادب - عزت کرنے والاIndonesian: sopan - hormat
例句
It is important to be respectful to your elders.
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He gave a respectful answer to the question.
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Even when they disagreed, the discussion stayed respectful.
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The students were respectful during the ceremony.
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He's always respectful towards other people's opinions, even if he doesn't agree.
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You don't have to like the rules, but you should be respectful and follow them.
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