deferential
US /ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl/
UK /ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl/
形容詞
恭敬的, 尊重的
showing respect for someone or something
範例:
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He was always very deferential to his elders.
他總是對長輩非常恭敬。
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The new employee adopted a deferential attitude towards his boss.
新員工對老闆採取了恭敬的態度。