| 单词 | deferent |
| 例句 | Different hypotheses might produce the same result: for example an eccentric circle will generate exactly the same movement as an epicycle upon a deferent. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The big circle centred on the equant point is called a deferent. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z That, at least, would explain the bizarre look of deferent contrition on his face. Eat up, honey! See Tom Hiddleston serve you the creepiest breakfast ever 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z These images are almost reverentially deferent to Nature’s power. ‘Extreme Nature!’ Review: Horror and Beauty in the World Around Us 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Each epicycle orbits on a larger circle called the deferent. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z “That tells us a story about British politeness culture being more deferent to saying please and American politeness culture being more interested in not showing deference but showing appreciation,” Murphy said. To Brits with knickers in a twist over Americanisms: don't get your panties in a bunch 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z In “Young Marx” Engels himself seems to agree, all stooped and deferent in front of his chest-puffing compatriot. An engrossing account of the life of Karl Marx 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z Big Wall Street investors and shareholder advocates in recent years have criticized corporate boards for being too insular and deferent to management, occasionally to the detriment of shareholders. Microsoft’s revised policy aims to bring new voices to is board 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z Still, she also hewed to classic “good girl” traits: Played by Moore, she was beautiful, thin, sweet, people-pleasing and often deferent. Opinion | Mary Richards wasn’t trying to be a feminist icon. She would have marched anyway. 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z In order to match the observed motions of the planets, Ptolemy had to center the deferent circles, not on Earth, but at points some distance from Earth. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Indeed, I am fairly sure almost all Conservative MPs will be herded into the "Maybe" camp by a twitch of deferent loyalty on one flank, the cracking whip of strategic cunning on the other. Tory MPs keep powder dry on Europe for now - BBC News 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z The earth-centered circle in which this traveled round was called the "deferent." Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies 2012-03-17T02:01:02.630Z She would have swayed a man of much firmer will, and it is certain that he grew steadily more deferent to her judgment, her counsel, or even her caprices. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z The circular orbit of each planet was called its “deferent” and upon the deferent moved, not the planet itself, but an imaginary planet, represented by a point. Astronomical Lore in Chaucer 2011-10-13T02:00:42.860Z Until last week, Republicans were so deferent to Norquist’s pledge that they would often call to ask if this or that bill was in compliance. Norquist, Coburn, AARP and the Deficit Showdown 2011-06-22T11:17:02Z Corresponding to each planet there was supposed to be a circle called a deferent, which had the earth as its centre. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z "The last but one, Alice,—the last is here;" and he kissed her hand as he spoke, but still with an air so deferent that she could not resent it. Tony Butler This reprint is a deferent attempt to set forth Thomas Stanley as a little latter-day classic, in his old rich singing-coat, made strong and whole by means of coloured strands of his own weaving. Thomas Stanley: His Original Lyrics, Complete, In Their Collated Readings of 1647, 1651, 1657. With an Introduction, Textual Notes, A List of Editions, An Appendis of Translation, and a Portrait. The eighth sphere had neither deferent nor epicycle but to it were attached the fixed stars. Astronomical Lore in Chaucer 2011-10-13T02:00:42.860Z Chichester's interest in Babe was that of a studiously courteous and deferent observer, but it was jealously noted and resented by Tuck Peevy. Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches “Don’t you agree with me?” he said, after a moment of silence, in his old, suave and deferent manner. The Fate of Felix Brand How he had singled her out for every deferent and delicate attention; how she, young, enthusiastic, happy and flattered, had fallen quite equally in love with him. Jan and Her Job "I have often thought," said the colonel, beginning in a hesitating, deferent way that made his utterance rather notable, "that we saddle what we call the lower orders with motives different from our own." The Prisoner The man's tone was so earnest, and there was so deferent a look in his eyes, that the Princess recovered some of her courage. Fantômas Her mother, from the end of the bench, smiled hopefully at the little girl, but she, too, waited in deferent silence until, to Naomi's great relief, her father gave a nod of consent. Christmas Light Most of the men of Carrington had, however, made up their minds, and several in succession explained in deferent but determined fashion why they considered it necessary to support Lyle. Lorimer of the Northwest The faces of all the scholars were turned silently and deferently to their books when the 'Squire banged with his whip-handle on the door. In The Boyhood of Lincoln A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk The English governor, deferent toward the creeds of his various subjects, presented them with the necessary wood. Luna Benamor In speech right gentle, yet so wise; princely of mien, Yet softly mannered; modest, deferent, And tender-hearted, though of fearless blood. Architects of Fate or, Steps to Success and Power Men do love to have girls appeal to their superior knowledge, and be admiring and deferent. Prudence of the Parsonage Any compliance with the public toleration of that person would have been inexcusable, and he had been more than compliant, more than tolerant; he had been solicitous, attentive, deferent. The Helpmate As the form of color on the wall has a natural existence; but, in the deferent medium, it has only intentional existence. Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition Robert was more than ever deferent, and even more than ever affectionate, but there were no signs of any conversion on his part, and to his deference and affection his father paid no regard. Miriam's Schooling and Other Papers In speech right gentle, yet so wise: princely of mien, Yet softly mannered; modest, deferent, And tender-hearted, though of a fearless blood. Leaves of Life For Daily Inspiration It was more eloquent than anything of the kind she had ever seen, but it had gone, and he was only quietly deferent, when she glanced at him again. Winston of the Prairie But underlying them all was the permanent Washington, deferent, plain of speech, direct, yet slow in forming or expressing an opinion. George Washington "My dear Gwenda——" The Vicar was deferent to the power that had dragged Ally's confession from her. The Three Sisters They gave her the tender, deferent affection they would have given to a charming child. The Three Brontës These privileges were his and, however deferently and tenderly he claimed them, the joyous ease of his manner marked a difference and proclaimed a right. The Reef Mercury and Venus were supposed to revolve in their epicycles in their own periodic times and in the deferent round the earth in a year. History of Astronomy Coming forward through the shadow of the doorway, the young noble—deferent, masterful, unrenouncing—was a suitor not easily to be baffled by any claims of Venice. A Golden Book of Venice I was very deferent, and yielded the choice of topics. The Prince of India — Volume 02 It is good to he glad one was not knifed, and to be deferent until more suitable occasion. King of the Khyber Rifles He appeared the faithful, deferent employee in every line as he entered. The Perils of Pauline The major planets were supposed to revolve in the deferent round the earth in their own periodic times, and in their epicycles once in a year. History of Astronomy But she noticed that it was generally when Ruffo was moved by affection, by a sudden sympathy, by a warm and deferent impulse that the look came in him. A Spirit in Prison They came every day with a grievance, or an appeal, or a suggestion, or a favor to ask, and he had to treat each one, not only politely, but more or less deferently. Theodore Roosevelt; an Intimate Biography Never in all his life had Guy been so deferent, so loving, to his father. John Halifax, Gentleman Bucky gave him outwardly a deferent ear, but his alert mind and eyes were scanning the prisoners they saw. Bucky O'Connor Such was the theory advanced by Copernicus: The earth moves in an epicycle, on a deferent whose centre is a little distance from the sun. History of Astronomy The ceremony of the letters and the deferent method of address and signature are never dropped in this most intimate of letter-writing. Essays But these, of all the liveried crew Obeisant in Mammon's walk, Most deferent ply the facial screw, The spinal bend, submissive talk. Poems — Volume 2 The moon moves on an epicycle centred on a second epicycle, itself centred on a deferent, excentric to the earth. History of Astronomy |
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