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源自拉丁语 'conferre',由 'com-'(共同)和 'ferre'(携带)组成,原意为“带到一起”。16世纪进入英语,最初指“比较”,后发展为“授予”和“商讨”含义。
❶ 正式授予或给予某人某种权利、荣誉或优势,通常带有权威性。
“The university confers degrees at the annual graduation ceremony.”
(大学在年度毕业典礼上授予学位。)
“This medal confers special privileges to its holder.”
(这枚勋章为其持有者赋予特殊权利。)
❶ 通过讨论或交流给予建议、利益或知识,强调互动性。
“The committee conferred for hours before reaching a decision.”
(委员会在达成决定前商讨了数小时。)
“He conferred with his lawyer about the contract details.”
(他与律师商讨了合同细节。)
confer with — 与某人商议或讨论,通常用于正式或重要事务的场景。
“The CEO conferred with the board before announcing the merger.”
(首席执行官在宣布合并前与董事会进行了商议。)
confer a title — 正式授予头衔或称号,常见于荣誉体系或组织机构中。
“The queen conferred a knighthood on the distinguished scientist.”
(女王授予这位杰出科学家骑士头衔。)