deference
n[U]
1 giving way to the views, wishes, etc of others, usu out of respect; respect 遵從; 服從; 順從; 尊敬; 尊重; 敬重
treat one's elders with due deference 以應有的尊敬對待較自己年長的人
show deference to a judge 表示對裁判的尊重.
2 (idm 習語) in deference to sb/sth out of respect for sb/sth 出於對某人[某事物]的尊重
In deference to our host I decided not to challenge his controversial remarks. 我出於對主人的尊敬, 不對他那易引起爭論的話表示異議.