deference

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

countable uncountable

Great respect. / The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.

Japanese Meaning

深い敬意、尊敬 / 他人の意向や願望に従う姿勢や態度

The young lawyer showed deference to the retired judge during the ceremony.

若い弁護士は式典で退職した裁判官に敬意を示した。

Sense（1）

Great respect.

The children treated their elders with deference.

Sense（2）

The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.

By tidying his room, he showed deference to his mother.

deferences

（ plural ）