re-,再，-spect,看，词源同 specter,retrospect.即需要反复看，分开看的人或事物，引申词义分 别的，各自的。

1. It is important that we dovetail our respective interests.

让我们各自的利益相吻合很重要。

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。

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。

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。

5. They are each recognized specialists in their respective fields.

他们在各自的领域都被视为专家。