confer
英 /kənˈfɜː/ 美 /kənˈfɜːr/
- v. 商议；协商Discuss something with others before making a decision.
- v. 授予；赋予Officially give someone an honour, right, or benefit.
The coaches conferred quietly before choosing the final team.
教练们低声商议后才确定最终的队伍阵容。
Universities often confer honorary degrees on individuals who have made outstanding contributions to science or public service.
大学常向在科学或公共服务领域作出杰出贡献的人士授予荣誉学位。
搭配
confer with colleagues 与同事商议confer a degree on someone 授予某人学位confer benefits on 给……带来益处
辨析提示
商议用confer with；授予用confer sth on sb。
词族
conference (n.)、conferment (n.)
近义 consult、bestow
相关词
- conference 会议；研讨会
- shipowner 船主；船舶所有者
- outset 开始；开端
- remuneration 报酬；酬金
- weld 焊接
- morale 士气；集体信心
- endeavour 努力；尝试
- diligent 勤奋的；认真尽责的
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