LEARNit Dictionary
respect
noun
/rɪˈspekt/
UK
/rɪˈspekt/
US
B1
OPAL
1
B1
a strong feeling of approval of somebody/something because of their good qualities or achievements
احترام, ارج
opposite
disrespect
2
B1
polite behaviour towards or care for somebody/something that you think is important
احترام, حرمت, تکریم
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 my friend, I didn't say anything.
opposite
disrespect
3
B2
a particular aspect or detail of something
جنبه, وجه, بعد
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.
verb
/rɪˈspekt/
UK
/rɪˈspekt/
US
B1
1
B1
to have a very good opinion of somebody/something; to admire somebody/something
احترام گذاشتن, قدر دانستن, ارزش قائل شدن, تحسین کردن, ارج نهادن
2
B1
to be careful about something; to make sure you do not do something that might be considered wrong
رعایت کردن, ملاحظه کردن, مراقب بودن, احتیاط کردن
Employers must respect employees' privacy.
to respect other people’s property
I
respect your right
to disagree.
She promised to respect our wishes.
3
B1
to agree not to break a law, principle, etc.
رعایت کردن, پایبند بودن, عمل کردن به, مراعات کردن
The new leader has promised to respect the constitution.
The government has promised to
respect
human
rights
.