柯林斯词典deference /ˈdɛfərəns/ 1. N-UNCOUNT Deference is a polite and respectful attitude toward someone, especially because they have an important position. 敬重 ...the older political tradition of deference to great leaders. …敬重伟大领导人的较老的政治传统。 返回 deference剑桥词典respect and politeness 尊重，尊敬 He treats her with such deference. 他对她非常尊重。 She covered her head out of/in deference to (= because of a polite respect for) Muslim custom . 出于对穆斯林习俗的尊重，她把头蒙了起来。 返回 deference