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deference

/ˈdɛfɚəns/

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1 · noun

respect shown to another person's judgment

尊重；恭敬

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The junior researcher spoke with deference to her mentor.
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年轻的研究员恭敬地向导师发言。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfɚəns/

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