respecting
respecting — 介系詞
1. used to introduce the subject or topic that you are talking or writing about
關於
用於引入討論的主題或事項
used to introduce the subject or topic that you are talking or writing about
Diego called a meeting respecting the new safety rules that take effect next month.
Diego 召開了一場關於新安全規範的會議，這些規範下個月生效。
formal preposition meaning 'concerning'
The lawyer asked several detailed questions respecting the property agreement.
律師針對房產協議提出了幾個詳細的問題。
Noor sent an email to all staff respecting the changes to the school timetable.
Noor 發了一封電子郵件給全體教職員，關於學校課表的變更。
There has been some confusion respecting the delivery dates for the new furniture.
關於新家具的送貨日期，出現了一些混亂。
The report contains detailed information respecting water quality across the region.
這份報告包含了關於該地區水質的詳細資訊。
- regarding
less formal than respecting; common in both writing and speech
- concerning
similar formality, very common in official documents
- about
much more common in everyday language; less formal
文法句型
respecting + noun phrase
用法筆記
Used mainly in formal or legal writing. In everyday conversation, 'about' or 'regarding' is more common.
常見錯誤
respecting — 動詞
- respectingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- respectings3rd person singular
- respectinging-ing form
- respectingedpast simple
1. to have a good opinion of someone because of their character, abilities, or achi
尊敬；欽佩
因對方的品德或成就而敬重
to have a good opinion of someone because of their character, abilities, or achievements
Shanti deeply respects her grandmother's courage during the difficult war years.
Shanti 非常尊敬祖母在艱難戰亂時期的勇氣。
respect + noun phrase for admired qualities
Ada respects the way the coach gives every player a fair chance to improve.
Ada 很佩服教練給每位球員公平進步機會的方式。
Hassan respects his older brother for working hard to support their family.
Hassan 尊敬他的哥哥，因為他努力工作養家。
Many students respect Professor Lin because she explains difficult ideas with such clarity.
許多學生尊敬林教授，因為她能把困難的概念解釋得非常清楚。
- admire
stronger emotional feeling; can be used for people you have not met
- look up to
phrasal verb, slightly informal; implies the person is a role model
- honour
more formal; often used for public recognition of achievement
- despise
strong negative feeling; the opposite of deep admiration
- look down on
to think someone is less important or good than you
文法句型
respect + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common pattern: respect someone FOR something (their effort, honesty, skill). Subject can be a person or a group.
常見錯誤
2. to have proper pride in your own character and not do things that are dishonest
自重；自尊
因自身品格而不做可恥之事
to have proper pride in your own character and not do things that are dishonest or shameful
Erik respects himself too much to tell a lie just to please others.
Erik 非常自重，不會為了討好別人而說謊。
respect + yourself + too much to + infinitive
Even after failing the exam, Lien respected herself for trying her best.
即使考試沒通過，Lien 仍然因為自己盡了全力而尊重自己。
Putri respects herself enough to walk away from people who treat her badly.
Putri 足夠自重，懂得遠離那些對她不好的人。
Because Kwame respects himself, he refuses to cheat on exams however hard they are.
因為 Kwame 自重，所以不論考試多難他都不會作弊。
- have self-respect
the full phrasal equivalent; more explicit
- have pride in yourself
similar meaning but 'pride' can have a slightly negative connotation
- hold yourself in high regard
more formal
- have no self-respect
the direct opposite
- be ashamed of yourself
focuses on feeling shame rather than lacking dignity
文法句型
respect + yourself / oneself
用法筆記
Almost always takes a reflexive pronoun (yourself, herself, himself, oneself) as the object. This sense is about personal dignity, not achievement.
常見錯誤
3. to treat someone or something with care, gentleness, and consideration
善待；愛惜
細心對待某人或某物
to treat someone or something with care, gentleness, and consideration
Noor respects the old olive trees in her garden and never damages their roots.
Noor 很愛惜花園裡的老橄欖樹，從不損傷它們的根部。
respect + living things / objects
The night nurse respected the patient's wish to rest without being disturbed.
夜班護士善待病人，體貼地讓他休息時不受打擾。
Eitan respects his younger sister's belongings and always asks before borrowing anything.
Eitan 很愛惜妹妹的物品，借東西之前一定會先問過她。
The gardener taught the children to respect the plants by watering them gently each morning.
園丁教導孩子們要愛惜植物，每天早上輕輕地給它們澆水。
- be gentle with
more specific; implies physical gentleness
- care for
focuses on looking after something, not just avoiding harm
- treat with consideration
more formal
文法句型
respect + noun phrase
用法筆記
Object is usually a living thing (person, animal, plant) or something fragile/delicate. The focus is on gentle treatment, not admiration.
常見錯誤
4. to allow other people to follow their own beliefs, customs, or lifestyle choices
尊重；接納
認可他人權利與習俗而不干預
to allow other people to follow their own beliefs, customs, or lifestyle choices without attempting to alter their ways or upset them
The school respects the religious holidays of all its students from different backgrounds.
學校尊重所有不同背景學生的宗教節日。
respect + religious/cultural practices
Ilan respects his neighbour's right to play music though he hates the songs.
Ilan 尊重鄰居播放音樂的權利，即使他不喜歡那些歌曲。
The tour guide told visitors to respect local customs when travelling abroad.
導遊告訴遊客出國旅行時要尊重當地的習俗。
Aaron respects his wife's family traditions though they differ from his own.
Aaron 尊重妻子家族的文化傳統，即使這些與他自己的不同。
- tolerate
weaker; you allow something without necessarily accepting its importance
- accept
similar but less active; accepting doesn't imply protecting the other's right
- acknowledge
to recognize the validity of someone's position
文法句型
respect + noun phrase (rights, customs, beliefs)
用法筆記
Object is usually an abstract noun: rights, beliefs, customs, culture, privacy, traditions, opinions. This sense focuses on non-interference rather than active care.
常見錯誤
5. to treat a custom, tradition, object, or principle as worthy of being kept in it
重視；珍惜
認為傳統或原則重要而不改變
to treat a custom, tradition, object, or principle as worthy of being kept in its original form without alteration or damage
Hui respects the traditional farming methods passed down by her grandfather over many decades.
Hui 珍惜祖父傳承了幾十年的傳統耕作方法。
respect + traditions / methods
The community respects the natural landscape and refuses to build on protected land.
社區珍視自然景觀，拒絕在受保護的土地上興建房屋。
Shanti respects the cooking methods her grandmother taught her as a child.
Shanti 珍惜祖母在她小時候教她的烹飪方法。
The museum respects the original design and keeps all the old features intact.
博物館很珍惜建築物的原始設計，所有舊有特色都完好無損。
文法句型
respect + noun phrase (customs, traditions, principles)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4: sense 5 focuses on valuing traditions or objects for their own worth and preserving them; sense 4 focuses on not interfering with others' rights.
常見錯誤
6. to follow a law, rule, or official instruction because you believe it is right t
遵守；服從
因認同重要性而遵循法規
to follow a law, rule, or official instruction because you believe it is right to do so
All drivers must respect the speed limits on the highway to keep everyone safe.
所有駕駛人都必須遵守高速公路上的速限，以確保大家的安全。
respect + law / speed limit / rule
Hui respects the rules of the board game even when no one is watching.
Hui 即使在沒有人看到的時候，也會遵守桌遊的規則。
The company respects all health and safety regulations in its factories.
這家公司在工廠裡遵守所有的健康與安全法規。
Diego respects the curfew that his parents set for weekend nights.
Diego 遵守父母為週末晚上設定的宵禁時間。
文法句型
respect + law / rule / regulation
用法筆記
Object is always a law, rule, regulation, or similar authority. The word implies willing compliance because you agree the rule is important, not just fear of punishment.
常見錯誤
7. to carry out a request or follow advice from someone whose judgment you trust
遵從；聽從
按照他人的請求或指示去做
to carry out a request or follow advice from someone whose judgment you trust
Shanti respected her doctor's advice and started exercising every morning before work.
Shanti 聽從醫生的建議，開始每天早上運動。
respect + someone's advice / request
The team respected the captain's request to arrive fifteen minutes before the match.
球隊遵從隊長的請求，在比賽前十五分鐘抵達。
Ada respected her father's wish that she study medicine instead of art.
Ada 遵從父親的意願，選擇了攻讀醫學而非藝術。
The children respected their teacher's instruction to remain silent during the exam.
孩子們在考試期間遵從老師的指示保持安靜。
- comply with
more formal; implies following an explicit instruction
- follow
simpler and more common; 'follow someone's advice' is very frequent
- carry out
phrasal verb; focuses on completing the action requested
文法句型
respect + noun phrase (request, wish, decision, instruction)
用法筆記
Object is usually a request, wish, advice, or instruction from someone in authority. The focus is on carrying out their wish, not just on agreeing with it.