respectful
英 [rɪ'spek(t)fʊl; -f(ə)l]
美 [rɪ'spɛktfəl]
助记提示
re- + spect + -ful.
中文词源
respectful 值得尊敬的来自 respect,尊敬，尊重。
英文词源
- respectful (adj.)
- 1580s, "characterized by respect" (implied in respectfully), from respect (n.) + -ful. Meaning "full of outward civility" attested from 1680s. Related: Respectfulness.
双语例句
- 1. The patient has the right to considerate and respectful care.
- 病人有权得到周到而礼貌的照顾。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The children in our family are always respectful to their elders.
- 我们家的孩子对长辈总是恭恭敬敬的。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. He was always so polite and respectful.
- 他总是彬彬有礼，尊敬他人。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. The onlookers stood at a respectful distance.
- 旁观者站在一定的距离之外，以示尊敬。
来自《权威词典》
- 5. She received guests with a respectful attitude.
- 她恭恭敬敬地接待了客人.
来自《简明英汉词典》