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respectfulness

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

敬业精神,尊重,尊重他人,尊敬

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Definitions

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

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Examples

  • I became increasingly respectful of the work they do as I spoke to more reviewers for this story.

  • The feature appears when users are about to post something offensive in a video’s comments section and warns to “Keep comments respectful.”

  • Being respectful of all different ways that people contribute and all the different insights that all these different people have.

  • While ostensibly a feature designed for accessibility, it could also prove useful in keeping the conversations appropriate and respectful, since users would know their words were being written down.

  • If you disagree with someone else’s opinion and feel you must speak up, aim to have a respectful and open-minded discussion that leads with questions rather than opinions.

  • He was the born nobleman in his friendliness with the bridal pair and respectfulness to Mr. Woodseer.

  • The servants were sad, and showed particular respectfulness in speaking of Liza; they were fond of her.

  • But Mr. Temple Barholm was very strict indeed in the matter of demanding proper respectfulness.

  • Our bearing toward them, however trustful or even affectionate, shows a respectfulness somewhat removed from familiarity.

  • His courtesy, a certain respectfulness, as if he would not venture to touch the tips of her fingers, placed her more at her ease.