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.
中文解释
re- + spect + -ive.
实用例句
1. It is important that we dovetail our respective interests.
让我们各自的利益相吻合很重要。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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5. They are each recognized specialists in their respective fields.
