1. to admire someone or something because of their qualities, achievements, or status
因某人的品質、成就或地位而欽佩、敬重
I really respect her for her honesty and hard work.
我真的很敬重她的誠實和努力。
He is widely respected as a great leader.
他作為一位偉大的領袖而廣受敬重。
Respect Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
respect
verb
快速理解
What does "Respect" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Respect"?
「respect」作為動詞，核心含義是對某人或某事物表現出重視、欣賞或顧及。
- 1
尊敬；敬佩
EN: to admire someone or something because of their qualities, achievements, or status.
翻譯: 因某人的品質、成就或地位而對其表示欽佩或敬重。
- 2
重視；顧及
EN: to show consideration for or pay attention to something (e.g., feelings, rules, wishes).
翻譯: 對某事（如感受、規則、意願）表現出考慮或重視。
- 3
遵守；不違背
EN: to follow or adhere to something, such as a law, agreement, or boundary.
翻譯: 遵循或不違反某事物，如法律、協議或界限。
小提醒：注意「respect」作動詞時，其受詞可以是「人」、「事物」或「抽象概念」（如規則、隱私）。它不僅僅指「尊敬人」，也常用於表示「重視/顧及某事物」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Respect" in English）
How to pronounce "Respect" in English?"Respect" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Respect" from YouTube Videos
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“ideally, you've gotten to see a that person perform. you've built respect for their work over time and hopefully you've worked on a project together”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Respect"?How does "Respect" change by context?
2. to treat someone or something with consideration and care, not causing harm or offense
以體貼和謹慎的態度對待，不造成傷害或冒犯
Please respect other people's privacy.
請尊重他人的隱私。
We must respect the environment and reduce waste.
我們必須尊重環境，減少浪費。
You should respect your parents' wishes.
你應該尊重你父母的意願。
3. to accept and follow a rule, law, or agreement
接受並遵守規則、法律或協議
All drivers must respect the speed limit.
所有駕駛都必須遵守速限。
Both parties agreed to respect the terms of the contract.
雙方同意遵守合約的條款。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Respect"?How to make natural sentences with "Respect"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| respect + noun | 尊重（某人或某事物） | We should respect our elders. (我們應該尊重長輩。) |
| respect + someone + for + noun/gerund | 因…而尊重某人 | I respect her for her honesty. (我因她的誠實而尊重她。) |
| be respected + as + noun | 被尊為… | He is respected as a great leader. (他被尊為一位偉大的領袖。) |
| respect + that-clause | 尊重（某個事實或觀點） | I respect that you have a different opinion. (我尊重你有不同的意見。) |
| respect + oneself | 自尊，自重 | You must learn to respect yourself. (你必須學會尊重自己。) |
用法說明
How is "Respect" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Respect"?
respect doing vs respect to do
- respect doing 通常用於描述對一個持續性、習慣性或一般性行為的尊重。
- respect to do 則較為少見，但在特定結構如 would respect to do 中，可用於表達對一個具體、未來或假設性行動的尊重。
- 在大多數情況下，respect 作為動詞時，更常接名詞或名詞片語（如 respect someone's decision），而非動名詞或不定詞。
- 當表達「尊重某人做某事」時，更自然的說法是 respect someone for doing something。 EN: I respect his choosing to live a simple life. 翻譯: 我尊重他選擇過簡單的生活。
EN:I would respect his decision to retire early.
翻譯:我會尊重他提早退休的決定。
總結建議
一般情況下，使用 respect + 名詞 或 respect someone for doing 的結構最為自然且常見。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Respect" and similar words?How to choose "Respect" vs alternatives?
respect vs admire
「respect」強調對某人品格、成就或權威的認可與敬重，常帶有保持距離的意味；「admire」則更側重於對某人特質、能力或外表的欣賞與喜愛，情感上更為親近。
respect vs obey
「respect」指內心或態度上的尊敬與重視；「obey」指在行為上服從指令或規則，不一定出於內心的認同。
respect vs honor
「respect」是較為普遍、日常的尊敬；「honor」則帶有更深厚的敬意、榮譽感，常用於正式場合或對重大成就、犧牲的表彰。
口語用法
How is "Respect" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Respect"?
引述
用於引述他人對某事的看法或要求，常與 with all due respect 或 out of respect 搭配，使語氣聽起來更客觀或委婉。
EN: With all due respect, I think we need to reconsider the timeline.
翻譯: 恕我直言，我認為我們需要重新考慮時間表。
EN:Out of respect for her wishes, we didn't bring up the topic again.
翻譯:出於對她意願的尊重，我們沒有再提起那個話題。
語氣強調
在口語中，透過重音或停頓來強調 respect，以凸顯對某人或某事的敬意是發自內心且特別的。
EN: I really respect the way she handled that difficult situation.
翻譯: 我真的很佩服她處理那個困難局面的方式。
EN:You have to respect his dedication—he's been working on this project for years.
翻譯:你不得不尊重他的奉獻精神—他已經為這個項目努力了好幾年。
停頓填充
在組織想法或尋找合適詞語時，respect 或其片語可作為短暫的停頓填充，讓說話聽起來更慎重。
EN: It's a matter of, you know, respect for the process.
翻譯: 這是一個，你知道的，對流程表示尊重的問題。
EN:We should, out of respect, at least hear what they have to say.
翻譯:我們應該，出於尊重，至少聽聽他們要說什麼。
正式書寫注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文、正式信件）中，應避免將 respect 用作停頓填充詞。引述用法（如 with all due respect）在正式書寫中雖可使用，但需確保上下文得體，不宜過度使用以免顯得陳腔濫調。語氣強調的用法在正式寫作中，通常會以更精確的詞彙（如 admire, esteem, honor）或具體描述來替代口語化的重音效果。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Respect"?What fixed phrases with "Respect" should I remember?
respect someone for something
respect [sb] for [sth]
因某事而尊敬某人
respect the fact that
respect the fact that [clause]
尊重...的事實
mutual respect
[adj] respect
相互尊重
respect someone's privacy
respect [sb]'s [abstract noun]
尊重某人的隱私
respect the law
respect the [rule/authority]
尊重法律
respect differences
respect [plural abstract noun]
尊重差異
command respect
command respect
令人肅然起敬
respect someone's wishes
respect [sb]'s wishes
尊重某人的意願
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Respect"?Which "Respect" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I respect to my teacher.
✓I respect my teacher.
動詞 "respect" 是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞 "to"。
×I have a great respect for her.
✓I have great respect for her.
當 "respect" 作為不可數名詞，表示「尊敬」時，通常不使用不定冠詞 "a"，除非前面有形容詞且表示「一種…的尊敬」。但在此常見表達中，"great respect" 前不加 "a"。
×We must respect with the environment.
✓We must respect the environment.
動詞 "respect" 後直接接受詞，不需要介系詞 "with"。使用 "with" 是受中文「對…表示尊敬」結構影響的常見錯誤。
×I am respecting your decision.
✓I respect your decision.
動詞 "respect" 通常用於簡單式來表示一種持續的狀態或態度，而非進行式。進行式通常用於強調暫時或正在進行的動作，這不適用於表達「尊敬」這種恆常的態度。
×We should respect to the rules.
✓We should respect the rules.
與錯誤1類似，動詞 "respect" 後直接接受詞。"respect to" 是錯誤的。正確的片語是 "with respect to"（關於），但這與表達「尊敬」的動詞用法不同。
×He is a man who I respect him.
✓He is a man whom I respect.
在關係子句中，關係代名詞 "whom" 作為動詞 "respect" 的受詞。使用 "who I respect him" 會造成受詞重複（"whom" 和 "him"）。在非正式英語中，也常使用 "who I respect" 或省略關係代名詞 "that I respect"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Respect"?What are tense/participle forms of "Respect"?
respects(3rd_singular)respecting(present_participle)respected(past)respected(past_participle)