Deferentially

(adv.) in a respectfully deferential manner; 'he listened deferentially'.

(adv.) in a servile manner; 'he always acts so deferentially around his supervisor'.

整理:洛蒂

• The cases are more monotonous, and one has to go through more fuss and listen more deferentially to nonsense. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• Mr. Bumble stopped not to converse with the small shopkeepers and others who spoke to him, deferentially, as he passed along. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
• My dear,' said Mr. Sowerberry, deferentially, 'this is the boy from the workhouse that I told you of. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
• Mr. Smithie bowed deferentially to Sir Thomas Clubber; and Sir Thomas Clubber acknowledged the salute with conscious condescension. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• These ladies were deferentially received by Miss Temple, as Mrs. and the Misses Brocklehurst, and conducted to seats of honour at the top of the room. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.

校对:卢瑟