respect
/rɪˈspekt/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈspekt/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈspekt/ (ame, mw)
respect — 名詞
- respectsingular
- respectsplural
1. the admiration you feel towards a person whose character, abilities, or achievem
敬重
對他人優點或成就的敬佩
the admiration you feel towards a person whose character, abilities, or achievements you believe are worthy of praise
The students have great respect for Ms. Chen because she explains things so clearly.
同學們非常敬重陳老師，因為她講解得很清楚。
collocation: have great respect for someone
Dr. Okonkwo earned the respect of the whole hospital through years of careful work.
Okonkwo 醫生憑著多年來對病人的細心照護，贏得了整間醫院的敬重。
collocation: earn the respect of
Nala felt deep respect for her grandmother, who raised six children alone.
Nala 深深敬重她的祖母，因為她獨自撫養了六個孩子。
Public respect for the fire service grew after the team rescued three people.
消防隊救出三人之後，民眾對他們的敬重增加了不少。
His respect for the artist increased after he learned how much practice each painting required.
得知每幅畫背後付出了多少練習之後，他對那位藝術家更加敬重了。
- admiration
more emotional and enthusiastic than respect
- esteem
more formal and implies a high opinion based on worth
- regard
slightly less strong; often used in polite formulas
- disrespect
lack of respect or admiration
- contempt
strong feeling of looking down on someone
文法句型
have/show/earn respect for someone/something
用法筆記
Often followed by the preposition 'for': 'respect for someone/something'. Commonly appears in patterns such as 'have/show respect for' or 'earn/gain the respect of'.
常見錯誤
2. polite and careful behaviour that shows you consider someone or something import
禮遇
以禮貌和關懷對待重要的人事物
polite and careful behaviour that shows you consider someone or something important
All visitors to the temple should show respect by removing their shoes before entering.
所有到寺廟參訪的人都應脫鞋，以示禮遇。
collocation: show respect by + gerund
The tour guide treated every guest with respect and answered each question patiently.
導遊以禮遇對待每一位遊客，耐心回答每個問題。
pattern: treat someone with respect
Eleni showed respect for her host family by learning a few phrases in their language.
Eleni 學了幾句當地語言，以此表達對寄宿家庭的禮遇。
In many countries, bowing is a way of showing respect to older people.
在許多國家，鞠躬是對年長者表示禮遇的方式。
The children were taught to speak with respect when addressing the school headteacher.
孩子們學會了在和校長說話時用禮貌的語氣。
- rudeness
behaviour that shows a lack of respect
- disrespect
lack of polite regard
文法句型
show/treat someone with respect
have respect for
用法筆記
Commonly used with prepositions 'for', 'to', or 'towards'. Frequent collocations include 'show respect', 'treat with respect', and 'owe respect'.
常見錯誤
3. the belief that something deserves to be protected or kept as it is because it m
珍視
認為某事物重要而不隨意改變或破壞
the belief that something deserves to be protected or kept as it is because it matters to you or to others
The community has deep respect for the old forest and will not allow logging.
社區居民非常珍視這片老森林，不允許伐木。
collocation: deep respect for the [environment]
Sophia spoke of her respect for the Sunday dinner tradition kept by her family.
Sophia 談到她對家中週日家庭團聚傳統的珍視。
A lack of respect for public property shows in the graffiti on the park walls.
公園牆上的塗鴉顯示出人們對公共財產缺乏珍視。
The new generation shows little respect for the old customs of the village.
新一代年輕人對村裡的古老習俗幾乎毫不珍視。
- appreciation
focuses more on recognising value than on protecting something
- consideration
implies thoughtfulness rather than admiration
- disregard
lack of attention or care for something important
文法句型
have/show respect for something
用法筆記
Subject is most often a person or group; object is typically a tradition, custom, institution, or element of the natural environment.
4. the willingness to accept that people from other backgrounds hold different valu
包容
接納與自己不同的文化或習俗
the willingness to accept that people from other backgrounds hold different values and customs, and to act so as not to cause them offence
Living in a diverse city teaches children the importance of respect for different cultures.
住在多元化的城市裡，讓孩子們學會了包容不同文化的重要性。
collocation: respect for different cultures
The school programme on cultural respect helps students understand holidays celebrated around the world.
學校的文化包容課程幫助學生了解世界各地的節日。
Aarav believes that respect for other religions is essential in any peaceful society.
Aarav 認為包容其他宗教信仰是和平社會不可或缺的條件。
The museum exhibition promoted respect for the traditions of the local indigenous community.
這次博物館展覽促進了對當地原住民傳統的包容。
- tolerance
more about enduring differences rather than actively accepting them
- acceptance
more passive; implies letting be rather than showing positive regard
- prejudice
negative judgement based on group membership rather than individual qualities
- intolerance
unwillingness to accept differences
文法句型
respect for other cultures/differences
用法筆記
Common in contexts of cultural diversity, social inclusion, and international understanding. Typically followed by 'for': 'respect for other cultures'.
常見錯誤
5. polite words, messages, or visits that express your admiration or honour toward
致意
以言行表達敬意的正式問候
polite words, messages, or visits that express your admiration or honour toward someone, especially on formal or solemn occasions
The ambassador went to pay his respects at the memorial ceremony for the former president.
大使前往前總統的追思典禮致意。
fixed expression: pay one's respects
Family members came from across the country to pay their last respects at the funeral.
家人從全國各地趕來參加葬禮，向逝者做最後的致意。
fixed expression: pay one's last respects
Dewi sent a card to pay her respects after hearing of the family's loss.
Dewi 寄了一張卡片向家屬致意，表達慰問。
Representatives from several countries arrived at the palace to pay their respects to the king.
數國的代表來到皇宮向國王致意。
文法句型
pay one's respects (to someone)
用法筆記
Nearly always part of the fixed expression 'pay one's respects'. Used in formal contexts such as funerals, official visits, or memorial ceremonies. 'Pay one's last respects' specifically refers to visiting a person who has died or attending a funeral.
常見錯誤
6. a particular point, feature, or detail that you consider when thinking about or
方面
事物中的某個特定點或細節
a particular point, feature, or detail that you consider when thinking about or discussing something
In this respect, the new policy gives workers far better protection than the old one.
在這方面，新政策為勞工提供的保障遠優於舊政策。
fixed phrase: in this respect
The two phones are similar in most respects, but the camera quality is quite different.
這兩款手機在大部分方面都很相似，但相機畫質差異很大。
fixed phrase: in most respects
Wei is a talented musician in every respect — he sings, plays piano, and writes songs.
我們在各方面都非常有才華——他會唱歌、彈鋼琴，還會寫歌。
In some respects, raising a child is like helping a young plant grow strong.
在某些方面，養育孩子就像幫助一棵小苗茁壯成長。
The report was excellent in all respects and received praise from every department.
這份報告在各個方面都很優秀，獲得了每個部門的讚揚。
文法句型
in this/that respect
in many/some respects
in every respect
用法筆記
Confined to fixed prepositional phrases such as 'in this/that respect', 'in many/some/all respects', and 'in every respect'. Not typically used as a standalone countable noun outside these patterns.
常見錯誤
respect — 動詞
- respectpresent simple I / you / we / they
- respects3rd person singular
- respecting-ing form
- respectedpast simple
1. to have a positive opinion of someone based on their character, skills, or the t
欽佩
因他人的品德或才能而敬佩
to have a positive opinion of someone based on their character, skills, or the things they have achieved
Ignacio respects his older brother deeply because he worked hard to become a doctor.
Ignacio 深深欽佩他的哥哥，因為哥哥努力成為了醫生。
pattern: respect someone for + noun clause
Many people respected the journalist for reporting the truth even when it was dangerous.
許多人欽佩那位記者，因為即使處境危險，他仍據實報導。
collocation: respect someone for + -ing
Élise respected her coach for pushing the team to practise harder without being unkind.
Élise 欽佩她的教練，因為他能嚴格訓練球隊卻又不會苛刻。
I deeply respect anyone who can speak three languages fluently and switch between them.
我非常欽佩那些能流利說三種語言並自如切換的人。
Constanza respected the elderly man who had served in the army for over thirty years.
Constanza 欽佩那位在軍中服役超過三十年的老先生。
- admire
very close in meaning, sometimes more emotional
- look up to
informal; implies seeing someone as a role model
- hold in high regard
more formal; focuses on reputation
- look down on
to think someone is less important or worthy
- despise
to feel strong dislike or contempt for someone
文法句型
respect + noun phrase
respect + noun phrase + for + noun phrase
respect + that-clause
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'for' explaining the reason for admiration: 'respect someone for something'. A that-clause can also be used: 'I respect that you disagree.'
常見錯誤
2. to have a sense of your own value as a person and to expect others to treat you
自重
為自己的價值和能力感到自豪
to have a sense of your own value as a person and to expect others to treat you with dignity
It is important to respect yourself enough to say no when something feels wrong.
學會在覺得不對勁的時候說不，是自重的重要表現。
reflexive: respect yourself
Feng taught his son to respect himself and not follow the crowd to fit in.
Feng 教導他的兒子要自重，不要為了融入群體而隨波逐流。
After leaving the toxic workplace, Renata finally felt she could respect herself again.
離開那個充滿壓力的職場後，Renata 終於覺得自己又能自重了。
Learning to respect yourself is the first step toward building healthy friendships with others.
學會自重，是建立健康友誼的第一步。
- have self-respect
equivalent phrasing using the noun form
- have no self-worth
to lack a sense of one's own value
文法句型
respect yourself
用法筆記
Nearly always used reflexively with 'yourself', 'himself', 'herself', etc. Common in advice, self-help, and parenting contexts. Do not use with an external object.
常見錯誤
3. to treat a person, animal, or object with gentleness and attention because you v
愛護
以溫柔和關懷對待某人或某物
to treat a person, animal, or object with gentleness and attention because you value it
The farmer respects his animals by giving them clean water, fresh food, and warm shelter.
這位農夫愛護他的動物，給牠們乾淨的水、新鮮的食物和溫暖的窩。
pattern: respect + animal + by + -ing
Nikhil taught his younger sister to respect her books by not folding the pages.
Nikhil 教妹妹要愛護課本，不要摺頁。
The old violin was respected by its owner and kept in good shape for decades.
這把老舊的小提琴受到主人的愛護，數十年來始終保持良好的狀態。
The neighbours agreed to respect the garden while the family was away on their trip.
鄰居們答應會愛護這座花園，直到那家人旅行回來。
Nellie respects her grandmother's belongings and never touches them without asking first.
Nellie 很愛護祖母的物品，不先問過絕不會動手去碰。
- take care of
more action-oriented; focuses on practical care
- look after
less formal; implies regular attention and responsibility
文法句型
respect + noun phrase (person, animal, or object)
用法筆記
Object is typically something or someone that needs care: animals, elderly people, belongings, the environment. Can be used in the passive voice: 'was respected by'.
4. to accept that someone has the right to their own beliefs, wishes, or way of lif
尊重
重視他人的權利和意願而不冒犯
to accept that someone has the right to their own beliefs, wishes, or way of life, and to avoid doing anything that would upset or harm them
The new law requires employers to respect workers' rights to take breaks during long shifts.
新法規定雇主必須尊重勞工在長班中休息的權利。
collocation: respect the rights of
Teachers must respect each student's background and avoid favouring one group over another.
教師必須尊重每位學生的背景，避免偏袒某一群體。
Christopher asked his roommate to respect his need for quiet study time in the evenings.
Christopher 請室友尊重他晚上需要安靜讀書的需求。
The government promised to respect local traditions when building the new road through the village.
政府承諾在修建穿越村莊的新道路時會尊重當地傳統。
Good parents respect their children's opinions even when they do not agree with them.
開明的父母即使不同意孩子的意見，也會尊重他們的想法。
- honour
more formal; implies active commitment to upholding something
- acknowledge
less strong; focuses on recognising existence rather than active regard
- be mindful of
implies careful awareness rather than deep regard
文法句型
respect + noun phrase (rights, beliefs, privacy, opinions)
用法筆記
Object is usually an abstract noun: rights, beliefs, privacy, traditions, opinions, boundaries. Frequently used in legal and social contexts.
常見錯誤
5. to accept that a decision, wish, or situation has value and to not try to change
看重
接受某決定或情況的價值不加干預
to accept that a decision, wish, or situation has value and to not try to change it against the other person's will
Eitan decided to respect his girlfriend's wish to keep their relationship private for now.
Eitan 決定看重女友的意願，暫時不公開兩人的關係。
pattern: respect someone's wish to + infinitive
The court respected the family's decision to donate their son's organs after the accident.
法院看重家屬的決定，同意在意外發生後捐出兒子的器官。
Zuri respected her aunt's choice to live alone although the rest of the family worried.
Zuri 看重阿姨獨自生活的選擇，雖然其他家人很擔心她。
The committee respected the artist's request not to change any part of the original painting.
委員會看重藝術家的要求，沒有更改原畫的任何部分。
文法句型
respect + noun phrase (decision, wish, choice, situation)
respect + that-clause
用法筆記
Object is typically a decision, choice, wish, or situation. Often appears in formal or sensitive contexts such as court proceedings, family discussions, or negotiations.
6. to follow a law, rule, or official instruction because you believe it is correct
遵守
遵守法律或規則
to follow a law, rule, or official instruction because you believe it is correct to do so
All drivers must respect the speed limit, especially when passing through school zones.
所有駕駛都必須遵守速限，特別是在經過學區的時候。
collocation: respect the speed limit
Kian reminded his classmates to respect the library rules by keeping their voices low.
Kian 提醒同學們遵守圖書館的規定，說話時要小聲。
collocation: respect the rules
The construction company was fined for not respecting safety regulations on the building site.
這家營造公司因為沒有遵守工地安全規範而被罰款。
Visitors to the nature reserve must respect the rules about staying on marked paths.
前往自然保護區的遊客必須遵守走在標記步道上的規定。
Every citizen should respect the laws of the country they live in.
每位公民都應遵守他們所居住國家的法律。
- obey
more direct and commonly used for rules and laws
- follow
less formal; suggests compliance without the sense of moral approval
- comply with
more formal; used in official and legal English
文法句型
respect + noun phrase (law, rule, regulation, requirement)
用法筆記
Object is typically a law, rule, regulation, or official requirement. Common in legal, safety, and civic contexts. Often interchangeable with 'obey' or 'follow' in such contexts.
常見錯誤
7. to do as someone requests, especially as a way of showing that you accept their
遵從
按照他人的要求去做
to do as someone requests, especially as a way of showing that you accept their authority or personal wishes
Andrew respected his father's wish to have a small funeral with only close family present.
Andrew 遵從父親的遺願，只舉辦了一場只有至親參加的小型葬禮。
pattern: respect someone's wish to + infinitive
The nurse respected the patient's request to be woken up at six o'clock every morning.
護理師遵從病人的要求，每天早上六點叫醒他。
collocation: respect a request
Indra respected her friend's wish not to discuss the argument in front of other people.
Indra 遵從朋友的意願，沒有在眾人面前提起那次爭執。
The lawyer promised to respect the client's instructions about how to handle the case.
律師承諾會遵從委託人指示處理這個案件。
- comply with
more formal; focuses on meeting a requirement or request
- carry out
more action-oriented; focuses on the act of doing
- honour
implies doing something as a sign of respect for the person making the request
文法句型
respect + noun phrase (request, wish, instruction)
用法筆記
Object is typically a request, instruction, or wish. Formal register. Often used when discussing end-of-life wishes, legal instructions, or sensitive personal preferences.