高考英语核心词汇复习拓展 Part thirty-four(词根词缀排序)
一、词根spect/spic (看)
1. respect /rɪˈspekt/
n. 尊重,尊敬;敬意
vt. 尊重,尊敬
拓展词组:
show respect for 对...表示尊重
with respect to 关于;至于
in respect of 关于
respectful a. 恭敬的;尊重的
respective a. 各自的;各个的
例句:
We should show respect for the elderly. (我们应该尊重老人。)
The two teams are well-matched in respect of strength and skills. (这两支队伍在力量和技术方面势均力敌。)
辨析:
respect 指对人或事物的价值或重要性表示敬重或敬佩。
admire 指因优秀品质或成就而赞赏或钦佩。
串记:
Respecting others is a virtue that everyone should possess. (尊重他人是每个人都应该具备的美德。)