deferential

形容词

1. 1

   恭敬的、谦恭的、敬重的

   He spoke to the elderly professor in a deferential tone.

   他以恭敬的语气和那位年长的教授说话。

2. 2

   顺从的、唯命是从的常带贬义

   The committee was far too deferential to the company's lawyers.

   委员会对那家公司的律师过于顺从。