confer
/kənˈfɜː/ · /kənˈfɜːr/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6155 in the learning path
商议；协商
Definitions
v. Discuss something with others before making a decision.
商议；协商
v. Officially give someone an honour, right, or benefit.
授予；赋予
Example
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。
Collocations
- confer with colleagues
- confer a degree on someone
- confer benefits on
Word family
- conference (n.)
- conferment (n.)
Synonyms
- consult
- bestow
Usage tip
商议用confer with；授予用confer sth on sb。
FAQ
- What does confer mean?
- Discuss something with others before making a decision. Officially give someone an honour, right, or benefit.
- How is confer pronounced?
- UK /kənˈfɜː/, US /kənˈfɜːr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
