Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.
例句
The old sense of deference and restraint in royal reporting has vanished...在對皇室進行的新聞報道中，那種由來已久的尊重和收斂意識已經消失了。Out of deference to him, I lowered my head as he prayed.出于對他的敬重，在他祈禱時我低下了頭。
英漢詞典釋義
n.
<正>聽從, 順從, 遵從;尊重, 敬重
We all showed deference to his skill.我們都敬重他的熟練技巧。
英英詞典釋義
Noun
1. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard;
"his deference to her wishes was very flattering""be sure to give my respects to the dean"
2. courteous regard for people's feelings;
"in deference to your wishes""out of respect for his privacy"
3. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others