deference
gb/dˈɛfɚəns/ us/dˈɛfɚəns/
C1
英语
~ 27400
义项
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名词
formal
C1
state
1
respectful submission or regard
Respectful attitude that accepts another person’s wishes, ideas, or power, often because they are older, more important, or know more.
用法模式：
deference to [someone/something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "deference" with "difference" because the words sound similar. "Deference" is about respect, while "difference" is about things not being the same. Another common mistake is using it without "to": in most modern uses you say "deference to someone/something," not just "deference for" or "deference of."
近义词
respect (Broader and more common; does not always include the idea of accepting another’s judgment or authority.)
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reverence (Stronger and more emotional, often used for religious feelings or very deep admiration.)
反义词
disrespect (Shows a lack of politeness or regard for someone’s status or feelings, the opposite of a deferential attitude.)
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defiance (Active resistance to someone’s authority or wishes, rather than polite acceptance.)
搭配
show deference
|pay deference
|in deference to
|proper deference
|due deference
|lack of deference
主题
politeness
|social
|work
|culture
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The new manager treats the senior staff with great deference.
- Out of deference to her parents, he stayed for the entire family dinner.
- Judges are often shown considerable deference in the courtroom.
- There is too much deference to tradition in this organization.
- He spoke to the ambassador with obvious deference.
学习者例句
- Students are expected to show deference to their teachers.
- She listened in deference to her doctor’s advice.
- Many people show deference to older family members.
- He bowed his head in deference to the king.
名词
formal
C1
action
2
yielding to others out of respect
When you change what you do, or let another person decide, because you respect them or their wishes.
用法模式：
in deference to [someone/something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes say "with deference to" when they mean the common fixed phrase "in deference to". Also, they may think it means simple cause ("because of") without the idea of respect. The phrase "in deference to" usually means both "because of" AND "to show respect for" someone’s wishes, needs, or rules.
近义词
compliance (Focuses more on obeying rules or requests; it does not always include the idea of respect, which deference usually has.)
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submission (Stronger and can sound negative, suggesting giving up power, while deference can be voluntary and polite.)
反义词
resistance (Refusal to change behavior or follow someone’s wishes, the opposite of yielding in deference.)
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assertiveness (Firmly following one’s own wishes instead of changing them for someone else.)
搭配
in deference to his wishes
|in deference to local customs
|in deference to the court
|in deference to safety concerns
|acted in deference to
|changed plans in deference to
主题
politeness
|social
|law
|work
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The ceremony was moved indoors in deference to the elderly guests.
- In deference to local customs, visitors are asked to cover their shoulders.
- The committee delayed its decision in deference to the chairman’s request.
- The article used simpler language in deference to its younger readers.
- They turned down the music early in deference to their neighbors.
学习者例句
- The team changed the plan in deference to their coach.
- We started the meeting late in deference to the guests who arrived slowly.
- He spoke quietly in deference to the sleeping baby.
- The company added warnings in deference to new safety rules.
语法
词典原形
deference
IPA
GB/dˈɛfɚəns/
US/dˈɛfɚəns/
音节与重音
de - fer - ence （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: deference
- Plural: deference
词族
Core family
defer
verb B2
deferential
adjective
Related words
deferral
noun
deferment
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disrespect
noun
disrespectful
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
deferentially
adverb
相关表达
in deference to
1/ˈɪn dˈɛfɚəns tə/
fixed phrase
formal
do or change something out of respect
To do something, or change what you do, in order to respect someone’s wishes, needs, rules, or feelings.
例句
- In deference to her parents, he agreed to hold a small, quiet wedding.
- The concert was shortened in deference to local noise regulations.
- They removed the jokes about religion in deference to more sensitive audience members.
out of deference to
1/ˈaʊt əv dˈɛfɚəns tə/
fixed phrase
formal
act because you respect someone
Because you respect someone’s wishes, needs, or position, you act in a certain way.
例句
- Out of deference to his mentor, he declined to comment publicly on the issue.
- She wore dark colors out of deference to the family’s grief.