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re·spect \\ri-ˈspekt\\ noun ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Latin respectus, literally, act of looking back, from respicere to look back, regard, from re- + specere to look — more at spy
DATE 14th century
1. a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation
remarks having respect to an earlier plan2. an act of giving particular attention : consideration
3.
a. high or special regard : esteem
b. the quality or state of being esteemed
c. plural : expressions of respect or deference
paid our respects4. particular
, detail
a good plan in some respects
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transitive verb DATE 1560
1.
a. to consider worthy of high regard : esteem
b. to refrain from interfering with
please respect their privacy2. to have reference to : concern
Synonyms: see regard
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re·spect·er noun respect
respect (n.) c.1300, from L. respectus "regard," lit. "act of looking back at one," pp. of respicere "look back at, regard, consider," from re- "back" + specere "look at" (see scope (1)). The verb is 1542, from the noun. Meaning "treat with deferential regard or esteem" is from 1560; respectable "worthy of respect" is from 1586 (implied in respected). "I have certainly known more men destroyed by the desire to have wife and child and to keep them in comfort than I have seen destroyed by drink and harlots." [William Butler Yeats, "Autobiography"]
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7
☞ respectre·spect /
ri5spekt /
noun1. [U, sing.] ~ (for sb / sth) a feeling of admiration for sb / sth because of their good qualities or achievements
尊敬；敬意；尊重:
I have the greatest respect for your brother. 我非常尊敬你的哥哥。
A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect. 人们静默两分钟以示尊敬。
A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them. 他们之间产生了深切的相互尊重和理解。⇨ see also
self-respect
OPP disrespect
2. [U, sing.] ~ (for sb / sth) polite behaviour towards or care for sb / sth that you think is important
重视；尊重；维护:
to show a lack of respect for authority 蔑视权威
He has no respect for her feelings. 他根本不尊重她的感情。
Everyone has a right to be treated with respect. 人人有权受到尊重。
OPP disrespect
3. [C] a particular aspect or detail of sth
(事物的)方面,细节:
In this respect we are very fortunate. 在这方面,我们是很幸运的。
There was one respect, however, in which they differed. 然而,他们在一点上有分歧。 IDIOMS ▪ in respect of sth
(
formal or
business 商)1. concerning
关于；就…而言:
A writ was served on the firm in respect of their unpaid bill. 公司由于欠账而收到了传票。2. in payment for sth
作为…的报酬:
money received in respect of overtime worked 得到的加班费▪ with re'spect |
with all due re'spect
(
formal) used when you are going to disagree, usually quite strongly, with sb
(通常在表示强烈不同意之前说)恕我直言:
With all due respect, the figures simply do not support you on this. 恕我直言,这些数字根本不能支持你的观点。▪ with respect to sth (
formal or
business 商) concerning
关于；就…而言:
The two groups were similar with respect to income and status. 这两组在收入和地位方面是相似的。⇨ more at
due
adj.,
pay
v.
verb [VN]1. (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) ~ sb / sth (for sth) to have a very good opinion of sb / sth; to admire sb / sth
尊敬；尊重；仰慕:
I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects. 在大多数事情上,我尊重杰克的意见。
She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. 她一直对我很诚实。我非常敬重她这一点。
a much loved and highly respected teacher 倍受爱戴和尊敬的老师2. to be careful about sth; to make sure you do not do sth that sb would consider to be wrong
慎重对待；谨慎从事；尊重:
to respect other people's property 不侵犯别人的财产
She promised to respect our wishes. 她保证尊重我们的愿望。
He doesn't respect other people's right to privacy. 他不尊重别人的隐私权。3. to agree not to break a law, principle, etc.
遵守；不损害；不违背:
The new leader has promised to respect the constitution. 新的领导人承诺遵守宪法。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English
Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishrespect
verb
1 admire sb/sth
ADV. deeply, greatly, really, very much
PREP. as She is widely respected as a politician. | for She was much respected for her knowledge of herbs.
PHRASES be highly/much/well respected a highly respected doctor | be internationally/universally/widely respected WWF is internationally respected for its conservation work.
2 pay attention to sth
VERB + RESPECT promise to, undertake to The government has promised to respect human rights. | fail to Her daughters failed to respect her last wishes.
PHRASES a duty to respect sth, failure to respect sth
Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishrespect
noun
1 admiration
ADJ. considerable, deep, great | grudging | mutual a relationship based on mutual respect
VERB + RESPECT feel, have, hold sb in She held him in considerable respect. | command, earn (sb), gain (sb), get, inspire, win (sb) a society in which age commands great respect | lose
PREP. ~ for He felt a grudging respect for her talents as an organizer.
2 polite behaviour/consideration/care
ADJ. great, utmost | due, proper the respect due to his great age
VERB + RESPECT accord sb/sth, pay (sb/sth), show (sb/sth), treat sb/sth with the respect accorded to her memory He treats his grandparents with great respect.
PREP. out of ~ We observed a minute's silence out of respect for the disaster victims. | with ~ With all due respect, I think you've misunderstood what he said. The chainsaw is a dangerous tool?it should be used with respect.
PHRASES a lack of respect to show a lack of respect for authority | a mark/sign/token of respect
3 detail/point
ADJ. certain | different | crucial, important, significant | material
VERB + RESPECT differ in There was one respect, however, in which they differed. | be alike in, be identical in, be similar in, resemble sth in
PREP. in … ~ (s) The report is accurate in all material respects. | in ~ of (= concerning) A writ was served on the firm in respect of their unpaid bill. | with ~ to (= concerning) The two groups were similar with respect to income and status.
PHRASES in all/many/some respects In many respects she is like her mother. | in every/this respect The marriage was a disaster in every respect.
respect noun
⇨ respect (show a lack of respect)
⇨ admiration (have great respect for sb)
⇨ aspect (In this respect…)
respect verb
⇨ respect (a respected teacher)
⇨ follow 3 (respect the law)
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
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re·spectI. \rə̇ˈspekt, rēˈs-\
noun
(
-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin
respectus act of looking back, regard, consideration, from
respectus, past participle of
respicere to look back — more at
respect
II
1.
a. : a relation to or concern with something usually specified
< the final questions had respect to her financial situation >
b. : a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation
: relevance
< remarks having respect to an earlier plan >
c. obsolete : aspect
2.
a. : an act of noticing with attention
: the giving of particular attention to
: consideration
< having respect to the views of another >
b. obsolete : heed
,
care
,
circumspection
c. respects plural,
obsolete : attention to diverse matters
3.
a. : high or special regard
: deferential regard (as from a servant to his master)
: esteem
< a great respect for his judgment >
— often used in negative construction
< having no respect for class distinctions >
b. : the quality or state of being esteemed
: honor
< a man generally held in high respect >
c. obsolete : standing
,
reputation
d. respects plural
(1) obsolete : courtesies
(2) : expressions of respect or deference
< paid his respects >4. obsolete : consideration
,
motive
,
interest
5.
a. obsolete : comparison
— used chiefly in the phrase
in respect
b. : a point regarded
: particular
,
detail
< in all respects perfect >Synonyms: see regard
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II. verb
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Etymology: Latin
respectus, past participle of
respicere to look back, look back at, regard, have respect for, from
re- + specere to look — more at
spy
transitive verb1. obsolete : respite
,
postpone
,
neglect
2.
a. obsolete
(1) : consider
,
deem
,
heed
(2) : to look for
: anticipate
(3) : to look toward or at
: front upon or toward
(4) : to look upon
b. : to be depicted facing (as one another) — used of heraldic figures
3.
a. : to consider worthy of esteem
: regard or treat with respect
< loved and respected his parents >
: esteem
,
value
b. : to refrain from obtruding upon or interfering with
< respect a person's privacy >4. : to have regard or reference to
: relate to
: be concerned with
< the treaty respects our commerce >intransitive verb: look
,
front
,
face
— usually used in heraldry
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