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恭敬不如从命
it is better to obey sb than to decline respectfully—it would be better to do as sb asks instead of standing on ceremony
她总是用恭敬的语气与长辈说话。
She always speaks in a respectful tone to her elders.
学生们在整个仪式中都很恭敬。
The students were respectful during the entire ceremony.
他们恭敬地默哀了一分钟。
They respectfully observed a moment of silence.
他恭敬地拒绝了这个提议。
He respectfully declined the offer.
他恭敬地向那位老妇人鞠躬。
He bowed respectfully to the elderly woman.
她恭敬地听取了老师的建议。
She listened respectfully to her teacher's advice.
他进房间时向老师恭敬地点了点头。
He gave a respectful nod to his teacher as he entered the room.
她写了一封恭敬的信给公司表达她的担忧。
She wrote a respectful letter to the company expressing her concerns.
当校长进入房间时,学生们恭敬地站了起来。
The students stood respectfully as the principal entered the room.
当老师走进教室时,学生们恭敬地起立。
Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room.