confer

US /kənˈfɝː/
UK /kənˈfɝː/
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1.

授予, 賦予

grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right)

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The university will confer an honorary degree upon the visiting dignitary.
大學將向來訪的貴賓授予榮譽學位。
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The new law will confer greater rights on employees.
新法律將賦予員工更大的權利。
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2.

商議, 協商

have discussions; exchange opinions

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He needed to confer with his colleagues before making a decision.
在做出決定之前，他需要與同事們商議。
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The committee will confer on the proposed changes next week.
委員會下週將就擬議的修改進行商討。
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