deferential

1. ADJ Someone who is deferential is polite and respectful toward someone else. 谦恭的[oft ADJ 'to' n]

They like five-star hotels and deferential treatment. 他们喜欢五星级酒店和谦恭的礼遇。

2. deferentiallyADV

The old man spoke deferentially. 那位老人谦恭地说着话。