respectful
/rɪˈspektfəl/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4297 in the learning path
尊重他人的；恭敬的
Definitions
adj. showing politeness and consideration towards someone or something
尊重他人的；恭敬的
Example
The children remained respectful while their grandmother was speaking.
祖母讲话时，孩子们始终表现得很恭敬。
Respectful discussion enables students to consider opposing views without allowing disagreement to damage their relationships.
相互尊重的讨论使学生能够考虑不同观点，而不让分歧损害彼此的关系。
Collocations
- respectful attitude
- respectful of others
- respectful silence
Word family
- respect (n.)
- respectfully (adv.)
- disrespectful (adj.)
Synonyms
- courteous
- polite
Antonyms
- disrespectful
- rude
Usage tip
respectful尊重他人的；respectable值得尊敬的。
FAQ
- What does respectful mean?
- showing politeness and consideration towards someone or something
- How is respectful pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈspektfəl/, US /rɪˈspektfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
