defer
US /dɪˈfɝː/
UK /dɪˈfɝː/
动词
1.
推迟, 延期
to put off an action or event to a later time; postpone
示例:
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They decided to defer the decision until next week.
他们决定将决定推迟到下周。
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Can we defer payment for a few months?
我们可以延期付款几个月吗？
2.
听从, 顺从
to submit humbly to (a person or a person's wishes or qualities)
示例:
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I defer to your judgment in these matters.
在这些事情上我听从你的判断。
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He always defers to his older brother.
他总是听从他哥哥的意见。
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