to defer to
01
遵从, 服从
to accept or agree to follow someone's decision, opinion, or authority, often out of respect or recognition of their expertise or position
Transitive
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
不可分离
小品词
to
基本动词
defer
现在时
defer to
第三人称单数
defers to
现在分词
deferring to
一般过去时
deferred to
过去分词
deferred to
例子
The team chose to defer to the senior researcher's expertise in designing the experiment.
团队选择在设计实验时遵从资深研究员的专业知识。
02
求助于, 依赖于
to refer to or rely on someone or something with more expertise, responsibility, or jurisdiction, typically to handle a matter
例子
During team discussions, members often defer to the project manager for direction and decision-making.
在团队讨论中，成员们经常听从项目经理的指导和决策。
03
遵从, 尊重
to agree to uphold established customs, practices, or rituals, typically out of respect for their historical or cultural importance
例子
In matters of protocol, diplomats often defer to the customs of the host country.
在礼仪问题上，外交官经常遵从东道国的习俗。
