late 14c., "reverend;" late 15c., "characterized by reverence, deeply respectful," from Old French reverent and directly from Latin reverentem (nominative reverens), present participle of revereri (see reverence). The sense of "reverend" was common 14c. through 17c. Related: Reverently.
双语例句
1. A reverent hush descended on the multitude.
人群虔敬地噤了声。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He gave reverent attention to the teacher.
他恭敬地听老师讲课.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. Ellen looks almost reverent.
埃伦看起来近乎虔诚。
来自辞典例句
4. She said the word artist with a gentle, understanding, reverent smile.
