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respects

UK /rɪˈspekts/US /rɪˈspekts/

词源

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。

noun

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。)

同义词:honors, regards, tributes

verb

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。)

同义词:honors, values, esteems

常见短语

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。)