to leave to
[phrase form: leave]
01
留下, 允许
to allow someone to be alone or continue their work without being interrupted
Ditransitive: to leave to sb a task
例子
The teacher left the students to their studies, providing them with ample time to complete their assignments.
老师留学生们自己学习，给他们充足的时间完成作业。
I'm going to leave you to your painting while I go make some lunch.
我要去做午饭的时候，会让你继续你的绘画。
02
留给, 托付给
to let someone else decide, choose, or do something because one trusts their judgment or ability
Ditransitive: to leave to a task or decision sb
例子
The teacher left the choice of the book to be read to the students.
老师把要读的书的选择留给了学生。
I'm leaving the final decision on the matter to the experts.
我将此事交由专家决定。
