
好词典

源自拉丁语 'respectus',意为‘回头看’或‘考虑’,后演变为表示‘尊敬’或‘重视’的含义。
❶ 表示敬意或尊重的行为或言辞,通常用于正式场合表达对某人或某事的尊重。
“He paid his respects at the funeral of his former teacher.”
(他在前老师的葬礼上表达了敬意。)
“The president sent his respects to the families of the victims.”
(总统向遇难者家属表达了慰问。)
❶ 表示尊敬或重视某人或某事的行为,常用于正式或礼貌的语境中。
“He respects his elders and always listens to their advice.”
(他尊敬长辈,总是听从他们的建议。)
“She respects the rules and never breaks them.”
(她尊重规则,从不违反。)
pay one's respects — 向某人表达敬意或慰问,常用于正式场合或对逝者的悼念。
“Many people came to pay their respects to the late mayor.”
(许多人前来向已故市长表达敬意。)
with all due respect — 用于礼貌地表达不同意见或批评,通常在正式场合使用。
“With all due respect, I think your plan needs more consideration.”
(恕我直言,我认为您的计划需要更多考虑。)