reverence
/ˈrevərəns/
CEFR level C2Topic EmotionWord #7201 in the learning path
崇敬；敬畏
Definitions
n. Deep respect and admiration for someone or something.
崇敬；敬畏
Example
She handled her grandmother's old violin with quiet reverence.
她怀着深深的敬意，轻轻拿起祖母的旧小提琴。
Reverence for traditional craftsmanship can encourage communities to preserve skills that might otherwise disappear.
对传统工艺的崇敬能促使社区保留那些可能失传的技艺。
Collocations
- reverence for
- deep reverence
- treat with reverence
Word family
- revere (v.)
- reverent (adj.)
- reverently (adv.)
Synonyms
- respect
- veneration
Antonyms
- disrespect
Usage tip
通常不可数；对某人的崇敬用reverence for。
FAQ
- What does reverence mean?
- Deep respect and admiration for someone or something.
- How is reverence pronounced?
- UK /ˈrevərəns/, US /ˈrevərəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
