reverence

reverence
noun
  1. [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
  1. [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
  1. Middle English: from Old French, from Latin reverentia, from revereri 'stand in awe of' (see revere)
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