deferentially
adverb uk/ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl.i/ us/ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl.i/
尊重地，尊敬地，恭敬地
in a way that is polite and shows a lot of respect
They bowed deferentially as she came into the room. 当她走进房间时，他们毕恭毕敬地鞠躬。
The shop assistant spoke deferentially to me. 售货员恭敬地对我说话。
See: deferential
- More examples
- Interviewers on television deferentially held back the really awkward questions.
- The servants smiled deferentially at her as she walked by.
- He was leaning deferentially across the table towards Williamson.