to defer to
[phrase form: defer]
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
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。
When deciding on the software to use, I will defer to your experience in the field.
在决定使用哪种软件时，我会遵从您在该领域的经验。
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。
In matters of international diplomacy, leaders often defer to the United Nations for resolutions to global conflicts.
在国际外交事务中，领导人常常仰赖联合国来解决全球冲突。
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。
During ceremonies, the royal family always defers to ancient customs and protocols.
在仪式期间，皇室总是遵循古老的习俗和礼仪。
