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respectful

/ri-spekt-fuhl/US // rɪˈspɛkt fəl //UK // (rɪˈspɛktfʊl) //

恭敬的,尊重的,肃然起敬,恭敬

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.courteous, mannerly

Examples

  • Every neighbor on Nextdoor has a responsibility to act in accordance to those guidelines, and participate in conversations that are civil and respectful.

  • Meanwhile, when a happy customer takes the time to leave a positive review, make the respectful gesture of thanking them in return.

  • We need people to be respectful to all users of our streets.

  • I like the sense that, when we’re in the water, we are respectful of the ocean and each other, together but apart.

  • “We are here to build a team that is empathetic, respectful, and open to being challenged,” Chopra said in a statement on Twitter.

  • What I appreciate is, they are respectful of the democratic process.

  • Schieffer, by contrast, was more magnanimous and respectful.

  • If you think of yourself as more than a knuckle-dragging Neanderthal, you can stand up and be respectful.

  • Ibrahim made clear to Deputy Dennis Meyer that his daughter was a respectful and dutiful girl of Sudanese extraction.

  • Does it become romantic because of the need for power, or does it always stay at a respectful distance?

  • Louis stood firm, though pale and respectful, before the resentful gaze of Elizabeth.

  • When the crowd saw who he was the argument desisted forthwith, the crowd became quiet and respectful, moreover expectant.

  • Parr was an arrogant old coxcomb, who abused the respectful kindness he received, and took his pipe into drawing-rooms.

  • The Sergeant stared at him hard, saw that both he and his friend wore evening dress, and grew proportionately respectful.

  • Aristide made the most respectful love in the world to Betty Errington, because he could not help himself.