defer
verb
UK/dɪˈfɜːʳ/
US/dɪˈfɝː/
Definitions of defer verb
- Transitive(及物动词)
to postpone or delay an action or event to a later time
使延期；使延缓；推迟
The company has agreed to defer the deadline for the project.
公司已同意延后该项目的截止日期。
They decided to defer the meeting until next month.
他们决定将会议推迟到下个月。
We should defer the implementation of this new policy before making a final decision.
在做出最终决定之前，我们应该推迟这项新政策的实施。
Phrasal Verbs of defer
- defer to someone/something
to yield to the decision or authority of others out of respect or due to their superior status, expertise, or position.
服从；遵从；听从
• In this discussion, we should all defer to the experts' opinions.
在这个讨论中，我们都应该听从专家的意见。