一、解释不同:
1、Respectful
adj. 恭敬的;有礼貌的;殷勤的;穆(respect的形容词)
He was very respectful at home and obedient to his parents
他在家里对父母十分恭敬顺从。
2、Respected
v. 尊敬;尊重( respect的过去式和过去分词 );关心;慎重对待
adj. 受尊敬的;受敬重的;受重视的
He is highly respected for his novels and plays
他的小说和剧本使他非常受人敬重。
二、词性不同:
1、Respectful是形容词,主要用来描写或修饰名词或代词,表示人或事物的性质、 状态、特征或属性,常用作定语,也可作表语、补语或状语。
He was always so polite and respectful
他总是彬彬有礼,尊敬他人。
2、Respected是动词,一般出现在名词主语或主句后面。按作用和功能主要分为两大类,一类是谓语动词,另一类是非谓语动词。
She is a well respected member of the international community.
她在国际社会中非常受人敬重。
三、使用方式不同:
1、Respectful常用于形容人。
The patient has the right to considerate and respectful care.
病人有权得到周到而礼貌的照顾。
2、Respected是动词,常用作被动语态中。
It was clear to me that he respected his boss
在我看来他显然很尊重他的上司。