confer

US /kənˈfɝː/
UK /kənˈfɝː/
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1.

授予, 赋予

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

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The university will confer an honorary degree upon the visiting dignitary.
大学将向来访的贵宾授予荣誉学位。
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The new law will confer greater rights on employees.
新法律将赋予员工更大的权利。
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bestowgrantawardpresentgive
2.

商议, 协商

have discussions; exchange opinions

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He needed to confer with his colleagues before making a decision.
在做出决定之前，他需要与同事们商议。
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The committee will confer on the proposed changes next week.
委员会下周将就拟议的修改进行商讨。
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consultdiscussdeliberatetalkconverse
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conferencesales conferencenews conferenceconference callvideo conference