Слово англійською: respect
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Переклад respect українською: пова́га, поша́на, по́гляд, відно́шення
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- [uncountable, singular] respect (for somebody/something) a strong feeling of approval of somebody/something because of their good qualities or achievements
- I have the utmost respect for her and her work.
- They feel a deep and mutual respect for each other.
- It was a noble effort that deserves respect.
- She soon earned the respect of her colleagues.
- You did a great job. Respect! (= used to praise somebody)
see also self-respect opposite disrespect
- [uncountable, singular] polite behaviour towards or care for somebody/something that you think is important
- respect for somebody/something to show a lack of respect for authority
- They have a deep respect for the natural world.
- He has no respect for her feelings.
- Everyone has a right to be treated with respect.
- A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect.
- out of respect (for somebody/something) Out of respect for my friend, I didn't say anything.
opposite disrespect
- [countable] in… respect a particular aspect or detail of something
- In this respect we are very fortunate.
- This has been a difficult year in many respects.
- There was one respect, however, in which they differed.
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin respectus, from the verb respicere ‘look back at, regard’, from re- ‘back’ + specere ‘look at’.
Idioms in respect of something (formal or business)
- about; relating to
- A writ was served on the firm in respect of their unpaid bill.
- in payment for something
- money received in respect of overtime worked
pay your respects (to somebody)
- (formal) to visit somebody or to send a message of good wishes as a sign of respect for them
- Many came to pay their last respects (= by attending somebody's funeral).
with respect | with all due respect
- (formal) used when you are going to disagree, usually quite strongly, with somebody
- With all due respect, the figures simply do not support you on this.
- With all due respect, I think you've misunderstood what he said.
Topics Opinion and argumentc2
with respect to something
- (formal or business) in connection with
- The two groups were similar with respect to income and status.