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to defer to
[phrase form: defer]
01
听从, 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
Example
The team chose to defer to the senior researcher's expertise in designing the experiment.
团队选择听从资深研究员在设计实验方面的专业知识。
When deciding on the software to use, I will defer to your experience in the field.
在决定使用哪个软件时，我会听从您在这个领域的经验。
02
依靠, 听从
to refer to or rely on someone or something with more expertise, responsibility, or jurisdiction, typically to handle a matter
Example
During team discussions, members often defer to the project manager for direction and decision-making.
在团队讨论中，成员们往往依靠项目经理来提供方向和做出决策。
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，领袖们常常依靠联合国寻求全球冲突的解决方案。
03
遵从, 服从
to agree to uphold established customs, practices, or rituals, typically out of respect for their historical or cultural importance
Example
In matters of protocol, diplomats often defer to the customs of the host country.
在礼仪方面，外交官们通常遵从东道国的习俗。
During ceremonies, the royal family always defers to ancient customs and protocols.
在仪式中，皇室总是遵从古老的习俗和礼仪。
