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British pronunciation
/dˌɛfəɹˈɛnʃə‍l/

"deferential"的定义和意义

deferential
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恭敬的, 谦恭的

showing respect and esteem toward someone, especially a superior
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Her deferential manner in the courtroom earned her the respect of both the judge and her peers.
The employee adopted a deferential tone when addressing the CEO during the meeting.

词汇家族

defer

Verb

deferent

Adjective

deferential

Adjective

deferentially

Adverb

deferentially

Adverb

undeferential

Adjective

undeferential

Adjective
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