respectful
gb/ɹɪspˈɛktfəl/ us/ɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
B1
英语
~ 6100
义项
0 个义项
adjective
B1
property
1
showing respect and politeness
Behaving in a polite and kind way that shows you think someone is important.
用法模式：
[someone] is respectful to/toward [someone]
常见错误：
Learners often confuse 'respectful' with 'respectable'. 'Respectful' describes how someone behaves toward others (e.g., 'a respectful child'), while 'respectable' describes someone who deserves respect or has a good moral or social position (e.g., 'a respectable job'). Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition: say 'respectful to' or 'respectful toward someone', not 'respectful with someone'.
近义词
polite (Focuses mainly on good manners and correct social behavior, not always on deeper respect.)
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courteous (Slightly more formal; suggests careful, often traditional politeness.)
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considerate (Focuses on thinking about other people’s feelings and needs, not just on manners.)
反义词
rude (Lacking good manners; often directly offensive in speech or behavior.)
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disrespectful (Openly showing a lack of respect; stronger and more direct opposite than simply 'not polite'.)
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insolent (Very rude and disrespectful, especially toward authority figures.)
搭配
respectful tone
|respectful attitude
|respectful behavior
|respectful toward others
|respectful language
主题
social
|emotions
|character
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The students were quiet and respectful during the ceremony.
- Please be respectful to your grandparents when they visit.
- He always speaks in a calm, respectful tone, even when he disagrees.
- The journalist asked tough but respectful questions.
- They tried to keep the discussion respectful despite their strong opinions.
学习者例句
- Children should be respectful to their teachers.
- She is always respectful when she talks to older people.
- We must stay respectful, even when we are angry.
- He was very respectful during the job interview.
- Please be respectful when you post online.
adjective
B2
property
2
careful and considerate toward something
Being careful not to hurt, break, or ignore something, like rules, other people’s wishes, or nature.
用法模式：
[someone] is respectful of [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes say 'respectful for' instead of 'respectful of' when talking about rules, feelings, or the environment. Use 'respectful of' for things you take care not to harm or ignore: 'respectful of the law', 'respectful of her wishes'.
近义词
mindful (Emphasizes being mentally aware and careful about something.)
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observant (Formal; focuses on following rules or customs closely.)
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considerate (Stresses caring about how your actions affect others or things.)
反义词
careless (Not giving enough attention, so you may damage or ignore something.)
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disregardful (Formal and rare; means not paying attention to something that should be respected.)
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insensitive (Not caring about other people’s feelings, beliefs, or needs.)
搭配
respectful of boundaries
|respectful of differences
|respectful of the law
|respectful of privacy
|respectful of the environment
主题
social
|ethics
|environment
|core_vocabulary
例句
- We must be respectful of other cultures and traditions.
- The company tries to be respectful of the environment in all its projects.
- Please be respectful of your neighbors and keep the noise down after 10 p.m.
- She is very respectful of other people’s time and always arrives early.
- The therapist reminded the group to be respectful of each person’s boundaries.
学习者例句
- You should be respectful of the rules.
- He is always respectful of other people’s ideas.
- Please be respectful of our home and take off your shoes.
- The tour guide asked us to be respectful of the temple.
- We must be respectful of other people’s space.
语法
词典原形
respectful
IPA
GB/ɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
US/ɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
音节与重音
re - spect - ful （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: respectful
词族
Core family
respect
noun B1
respectfully
adverb B2
Related words
respectable
adjective B1
respectably
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
相关表达
be respectful of
1/bˈi ɹɪspˈɛktfəl əv/
fixed phrase
show respect or care for something
To act in a way that shows you care about something and do not hurt, ignore, or break it, such as rules, people’s feelings, or the environment.
例句
- Please be respectful of other guests and keep your voice down in the hallway.
- We should be respectful of different opinions, even when we disagree.
- The sign asked visitors to be respectful of the animals and not feed them.
keep a respectful distance
1/kˈip ə ɹɪspˈɛktfəl dˈɪstəns/
idiom
stay politely far enough away
To stay far enough away from a person or thing so that they feel comfortable and not bothered, often because you want to show respect.
例句
- The reporters kept a respectful distance from the grieving family.
- Please keep a respectful distance from the artwork and do not touch it.
respectful silence
1/ɹɪspˈɛktfəl sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
silence kept to show respect
A quiet, serious period with no talking, used to show respect, for example for someone who has died or during a formal event.
例句
- The crowd fell into a respectful silence as the names were read.
- We observed a minute of respectful silence for the victims.