mid-15c., "regardful, observing or noting with attention," from Medieval Latin respectivus "having regard for," from Latin respect- past participle stem of respicere (see respect (n.)). Meaning "relating or pertaining severally each to each" is from 1640s.
雙語例句
1. It is important that we dovetail our respective interests.
讓我們各自的利益相吻合很重要。
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2. The duo set up a scam to settle their respective debts.
那對搭檔設(shè)了一計以消除各自的債務(wù)。
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3. Steve and I were at very different stages in our respective careers.
史蒂夫和我在各自的職業(yè)生涯中處于迥然不同的階段。
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4. The happy couple and their respective parents took to the floor.
這對幸福的新人和他們各自的父母在舞池中翩翩起舞。
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5. They are each recognized specialists in their respective fields.