Definitions
n. Respect and admiration for someone.
尊重；敬重
v. To respect and admire someone highly.
尊重；敬重
Example
Her neighbours hold her in esteem for her kindness.
邻居们因她的善良而敬重她。
Teachers who treat students fairly often earn the lasting esteem of their local communities.
公平对待学生的教师往往能赢得当地社区长久的敬重。
Collocations
- hold someone in high esteem
- earn someone's esteem
- mutual esteem
Word family
- esteemed (adj.)
- self-esteem (n.)
Synonyms
- respect
- admiration
Antonyms
- contempt
Usage tip
常用hold someone in high esteem表示非常敬重某人。
FAQ
- What does esteem mean?
- Respect and admiration for someone. To respect and admire someone highly.
- How is esteem pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈstiːm/, US /ɪˈstiːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
