In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.

在另一个用法中，亚洲人可能认为沉默是一种尊重，特别是对长者或当权者的尊重。

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Respect for hands-on knowledge wins over respect for abstract authority.

对实操知识的尊重超过所谓的理论权威。

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I began faking the respect and authority she wanted.

我开始装出尊敬她、对她言听计从的样子。

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And since people tend to respect authority and resist aggression, this may well be detrimental to winning over voters, particularly those on the fence.

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They value hierarchy and respect authority to the point of blindness.

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The Canadians, who tend to respect authority, soon complied.

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