意思不同、用法不同、范圍不同。salute作為名詞和動詞，意思有敬禮、致敬、鳴禮炮等，表示的范圍比較大；respect也可作名詞和動詞，意思有尊敬、維護、仰慕、不損害等，表示的范圍比較小。

respect例句

Respect for life is a cardinal principle of English law.

尊重生命是英國法律最重要的原則。

A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them.

他們之間產(chǎn)生了深切的相互尊重和理解。

The two groups were similar with respect to income and status.

這兩組在收入和地位方面是相似的。

They'll respect you as long as you play fair.

只要為人正直，別人就會尊敬你。

She was able to command the respect of the class.

她贏得了全班的尊敬。

salute例句

The sergeant stood to attention and saluted.

中士立正敬禮。

One of the company stepped out and saluted the General

人群中走出一人向?qū)④娋炊Y。

The president saluted the courage of those who had fought for their country.

總統(tǒng)對那些為國戰(zhàn)斗者的英勇精神表示敬意。

They all raised their glasses in salute.

他們都舉杯致意。

I salute him for the leadership role that he is taking

我對他發(fā)揮的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)作用表示贊揚。