[mass noun]deep respect for someone or something 尊敬,崇敬,敬畏 rituals showed honour and reverence for the dead. 仪式表达对死者的尊重与崇敬。 ■[count noun](archaic)a gesture indicative of such respect; a bow or curtsy (古)表示尊敬的姿势;鞠躬,屈膝礼 the messenger made his reverence. 使者鞠了一躬。 ■(His/Your Reverence)a title given to a member of the clergy, especially a priest in Ireland, or used in addressing them 尊敬的阁下(对教士的尊称,尤见于爱尔兰)
verb
[with obj.]regard or treat with deep respect 尊敬,崇敬,敬畏 the many divine beings reverenced by Hindu tradition. 印度教传统所崇拜的众神。
语源
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin reverentia, from revereri 'stand in awe of' (see revere)