① respected受尊敬的,如年长者、权威性的意见等。
His book is a highly respected authority in physics. 他的书在物理界是一本深受尊敬的权威著作。
② respectable (deserving respect;quite good;showing or having good character and fair social position)相当不错的;(由于社会地位、财产等)受人尊敬的。
It's not respectable to get drunk in the street. 在大街上喝得醉醺醺是有失体统的。
His record in school is always respectable,but never brilliant. 他在学校的成绩始终不错,但从不突出。
③ respectful (showing respect to)充满敬意的。
The children were well mannered and respectful toward grown-ups. 孩子们彬彬有礼,尊敬大人。
Our attitude toward our teachers should be respectful,but not slavish. 我们对待老师的态度应该是恭敬的,但不该盲从。
④ respective (for or belonging to each of those in question)各自的,各个的。
He and I contributed the respective sums of 50 and 60 yuan. 我和他分别捐款50元和60元。
Go to your respective places. 各就各位。