respective
- adj. 分别的,各自的
助记提示
中文词源
re-,再,-spect,看,词源同 specter,retrospect.即需要反复看,分开看的人或事物,引申词义分 别的,各自的。
英文词源
- respective (adj.)
- 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.
双语例句
- 1. It is important that we dovetail our respective interests.
- 让我们各自的利益相吻合很重要。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The duo set up a scam to settle their respective debts.
- 那对搭档设了一计以消除各自的债务。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. Steve and I were at very different stages in our respective careers.
- 史蒂夫和我在各自的职业生涯中处于迥然不同的阶段。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. The happy couple and their respective parents took to the floor.
- 这对幸福的新人和他们各自的父母在舞池中翩翩起舞。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. They are each recognized specialists in their respective fields.
- 他们在各自的领域都被视为专家。
来自《权威词典》