Deference

(noun.) a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; 'his deference to her wishes was very flattering'; 'be sure to give my respects to the dean'.

(noun.) courteous regard for people's feelings; 'in deference to your wishes'; 'out of respect for his privacy'.

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• With all deference to you, he said, and with all deference to your legal adviser, I maintain the opinion which I expressed just now. 威尔基·柯林斯. 月亮宝石.
• The old, white-headed father, too--such deference--such respect--such devoted friendship--he worshipped me! 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• Oh, if you say so, Mr. Jones, it is all right, said the stranger with deference. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯历险记.
• The old man appeared, with his accustomed deference. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• He bowed with icy deference when my terms of eulogy were all exhausted, and silently opened the door for me to go out into the passage again. 威尔基·柯林斯. 白衣女人.
• And in the midst of their paroxysms, they glanced with deference at the four English strangers, the elect. 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.
• The deference which both she and Traddles showed towards the Beauty, pleased me very much. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.
• He said I think so with an air of so much deference accompanying the insight of agreement, that she formed the most cordial opinion of his talents. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• It would not, however, be an act of recognition or deference on his part, till he did it with a certain end in view--as having a certain meaning. 约翰·杜威. 民主与教育.
• Mr. Winkle entered the witness-box, and having been duly sworn, bowed to the judge with considerable deference. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• I candidly own that I have modified my views a little, in deference to you; and it should satisfy you. 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.
• The Greek scholar received the same mixture of unintelligent deference and practical contempt. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• Thank you, sir, I am sure, returns the stationer with his cough of deference. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• To whom, with deference, they presented themselves. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• Mr. Tulkinghorn does so with deference and holds it open while she passes out. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.

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