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respectfully

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

恭敬地,恭维地,恭敬不如从命,恭恭敬敬地

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Definitions

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

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Examples

  • So, Whole Foods has changed and evolved, to be sure, but in a respectful way.

  • He is older than me and so I try to be respectful, but this constant harangue is damaging my mental health, and avoiding him isn't feasible in the long run.

  • We do ask as a courtesy that campaigners be respectful of voters and that they do not block voter access to the polls.

  • When we’re out there, we’re in their home, and we just gotta be aware of what we’re doing and be respectful to them.

  • As Shavell suggests, the industry should have a direct and respectful conversation with consumers about privacy.

  • To the Team Maher people, I respectfully ask that you please be specific in your criticism.

  • Indeed, he is respectfully mystified by the almost religious devotion Morrissey inspires.

  • Below is the email response I received: Hi, thank you but we respectfully decline.

  • It can teach its employees about treating clients with disabilities respectfully.

  • The board members would respectfully listen, but showed little signs of which way they would decide.

  • And I would respectfully suggest that this interview must definitely terminate the matter one way or the other.

  • "In a moment, sir," answered the landlord respectfully, and he turned again to the Parisian.

  • But M. Boscheron, my secretary, respectfully remarks that I keep on dictating the same sentence.

  • He added the last phrase so respectfully that she was mollified, and rejoined with a sigh: "I'm afraid I can't help you much."

  • Hearing the words, the young man respectfully bowed to Andrea and her father.