respectful
adjective /rɪˈspektfl/
/rɪˈspektfl/
- showing or feeling respect
表示敬意的；尊敬的 - The onlookers stood at a respectful distance.
旁观者站在一定的距离之外，以示尊敬。 - We were brought up to be respectful of authority.
我们从小就学会了尊重权威。
- a mutually respectful relationship
一种互相尊重的关系 - children who are not respectful of adult authority
不尊重成人权威的儿童 - Everyone was respectful towards him, listening carefully to his long explanations.
每个人都对他毕恭毕敬，认真地听他长篇大论的解释。 - His tone was respectful.
他的语气很恭敬。 - We all stood in respectful silence.
我们都默默地站着，以示敬意。
Collocations DictionaryRespectful is used with these nouns:- disagreement
- distance
- manner
- …
- The onlookers stood at a respectful distance.