deferential

a. 恭敬的 [医] 输精管的

发音

US
UK /ˌdɛfəˈɹɛnʃəɫ/

词形变化

more deferential 比较级 most deferential 最高级

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Respectful and considerate; showing deference.

  2. 2.

    Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions.

  3. 1.

    Of or relating to the vas deferens.

    医学

词汇关系

形容词

同义词 2

deferent regardful

近义相关 1

respectful

词源

From deference (or its Latin type *dēferentia) + -al; compare essence, essential; prudence, prudential, etc. Coined by Scottish novelist, poet and playwright Walter Scott.

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