N-UNCOUNT (尤指对位重者的)敬重,尊敬,遵从Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position. (尤指对位重者的)敬重,尊敬,遵从 [Also + to]
The old sense of deference and restraint in royal reporting has vanished.
在对皇室进行的新闻报道中,那种由来已久的尊重和收敛意识已经消失了。
Out of deference to him, I lowered my head as he prayed.