showing or feeling respect 表示敬意的;尊敬的 The onlookers stood at a respectful distance. 旁观者站在一定的距离之外,以示尊敬。 We were brought up to be respectful of authority. 我们从小就学会了尊重权威。
Extra Examplesa mutually respectful relationship 一种互相尊重的关系 children who are not respectful of adult authority 不尊重成人权威的儿童 Everyone was respectful towards him, listening carefully to his long explanations. 每个人都对他毕恭毕敬,认真地听他长篇大论的解释。 His tone was respectful. 他的语气很恭敬。 We all stood in respectful silence. 我们都默默地站着,以示敬意。
Oxford Collocations DictionaryRespectful is used with these nouns:- disagreement
- distance
- manner
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