reverence
英 ['rev(ə)r(ə)ns]
美['rɛvərəns]
- n. 崇敬；尊严；敬礼
- vt. 敬畏；尊敬
英文词源
- reverence (n.)
- late 13c., from Old French reverence "respect, awe," from Latin reverentia "awe, respect," from revereri "to stand in awe of, respect, honor, fear, be afraid of; revere," from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + vereri "stand in awe of, fear, respect," from PIE *wer-e-, suffixed form of root *wer- (4) "to be or become aware of, perceive, watch out for" (see ward (n.)).
- reverence (v.)
- late 14c., "treat with respect, honor; venerate, pay pious homage to; esteem, value; bow to (someone); do honor to," from reverence (n.). Related: Reverenced; reverencing.
双语例句
- 1. Royalty is regarded with unquestioned reverence.
- 王室成员毫无争议地受到尊重。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The poem conveys his deep reverence for nature.
- 这首诗表达了他对大自然的深深崇敬之情。
来自《权威词典》
- 3. He is still held in great reverence throughout the country.
- 他仍受全国人民的崇敬.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. He was a bishop who was held in reverence by all.
- 他是一位被大家都尊敬的主教.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. Children are taught to show respect and reverence towards their grandparents.
- 人们教育孩子要尊敬祖父母.
来自《简明英汉词典》