respective
/rɪˈspektɪv/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5160 in the learning path
各自的；分别的
Definitions
adj. Belonging separately to each person or thing already mentioned.
各自的；分别的
Example
After dinner, the children returned to their respective rooms.
晚饭后，孩子们各自回了自己的房间。
Schools and families should understand their respective responsibilities in supporting children's emotional development and academic progress.
学校和家庭应了解各自在支持儿童情感发展和学业进步方面的责任。
Collocations
- respective roles
- respective responsibilities
- respective countries
Word family
- respectively (adv.)
Usage tip
通常放在复数名词前；勿与respectful混淆。
FAQ
- What does respective mean?
- Belonging separately to each person or thing already mentioned.
- How is respective pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈspektɪv/, US /rɪˈspektɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
