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Deferential Adj Offend Acquiesce `Difə'Renʃəl A.顺从的,恭顺的 英 顺从的,恭顺的(Showi

单词 deferential
音标 [`difə'renʃəl]
解释 a.顺从的,恭顺的
红宝书 【英】 adj. 顺从的,恭顺的(showi ng deference)
【考】 deferential : offend / intransigent : acquiesce / scornful : respect(顺从的不会冒犯/不 妥协的不会同意/轻蔑 的不会尊敬)
【记】 来自defer(v.延期,敬 从;de[坏]+fer[带来] →带来坏→延期;de[ 强调]+fer→一再带来 敬意)
字源 deferential (adj.)
1822, from deferent + -ial; as a word in anatomy, from 1877. Related: Deferentially.
不择手段背单词 adj. 顺从的, 恭顺的
【类】deferential: offend = intransigent: acquiesce = scornful: respect顺从的不会冒犯 = 不妥协的不会同意 = 轻蔑的不会尊敬maudlin: sentimental = obsequious: deferential感情脆弱的: 多愁善感的 = 谄媚的: 尊敬的(褒贬)
【反】impudent(adj 放肆无礼的); imperious(adj 专横的)
趣味全助记 【记】deference

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