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NL888 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Two respects

The first respect means consideration?
The second esteem?

Context:

"I have an enormous respect for the insidiousness of the disease and an equal measure of compassion for its victims," McIlroy told CBC News in an e-mail.
"If one of Cory's beautiful fans thinks twice about that pill or joint or drink, then let us consider that a great 'step one' measure of our respect for his legacy."

More:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/07/16/bc-cory-monteith-drug-death.html
  

Top answer

They both mean 'esteem'. In the first instance, it seems to me to be an odd word to choose.

— Clive

  • They both mean 'esteem'.
  • In the first instance, it seems to me to be an odd word to choose.
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They both mean 'esteem'. In the first instance, it seems to me to be an odd word to choose.
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NL888I have an enormous respect for the insidiousness of the disease
Here respect brings to mind ideas of caution, carefulness, wariness, guardedness, watchfulness, prudence, and in general, an appreciation for dangers associated with the disease.

to have a healthy respect for poisonous snakes
NL888our respect for
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Thank you both.

Who would like to explain what is his legacy?
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Who would like to explain what is his legacy?

The whole statement by McIlroy seems to me to be poorly expressed.

Cory's so-called 'legacy' seems to be that he will serve as an example of bad behavior. The word 'legacy' usually suggests something more positive.

Clive
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Looks like he used it in a sarcastic way?
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I don't agree.
He was probably just trying to use positive words in speaking about the dead person.
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