① respected受尊敬的,如年長者、權(quán)威性的意見等。
His book is a highly respected authority in physics. 他的書在物理界是一本深受尊敬的權(quán)威著作。
② respectable (deserving respect;quite good;showing or having good character and fair social position)相當(dāng)不錯的;(由于社會地位、財(cái)產(chǎn)等)受人尊敬的。
It's not respectable to get drunk in the street. 在大街上喝得醉醺醺是有失體統(tǒng)的。
His record in school is always respectable,but never brilliant. 他在學(xué)校的成績始終不錯,但從不突出。
③ respectful (showing respect to)充滿敬意的。
The children were well mannered and respectful toward grown-ups. 孩子們彬彬有禮,尊敬大人。
Our attitude toward our teachers should be respectful,but not slavish. 我們對待老師的態(tài)度應(yīng)該是恭敬的,但不該盲從。
④ respective (for or belonging to each of those in question)各自的,各個的。
He and I contributed the respective sums of 50 and 60 yuan. 我和他分別捐款50元和60元。
Go to your respective places. 各就各位。