Deferent

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What Does Deferent Mean?

  • 递延的
  • 顺从的

Deferent Pronunciation

/ˈdɛfərənt/

Deferent Definition

adjective

Definition

Showing a respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or will of another.

In ZH

表现出对他人的判断、意见或意志的尊重和服从。

How to Use Deferent in a Sentence

  • He was deferent to the advice of his mentor.
  • The deferent behavior of the students impressed the teachers.
  • In a deferent manner, she accepted the criticism without argument.
  • They have always been deferent in the presence of authority figures.
  • His deferent attitude made him a well-liked employee.
noun

Definition

A term used in astronomy to refer to a circle around which a planet's epicycle moves.

In ZH

一个天文学术语，指一个行星的本轮周围的圆。

How to Use Deferent in a Sentence

  • The deferent in Ptolemaic astronomy played a vital role in the model.
  • Understanding the deferent is crucial for studying planetary motions.
  • The deferent represented the motions of celestial bodies in ancient theories.
  • In geometrical terms, the deferent was essential to explain retrograde motion.
  • Astronomers studied the deferent to refine their calculations.

Synonyms for Deferent