defer

[US]/dɪˈfɜː(r)/
[UK]/dɪˈfɜːr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. 拖延, 延緩, 推遲
vi. 服從某人的意願, 遵從
Word Forms
過去式deferred
過去分詞deferred
現在分詞deferring
第三人稱單數defers

Phrases & Collocations

defer payment

延期付款

defer decision

推遲決定

tax deferment

稅款延期

defer admission

延遲錄取

Example Sentences

Let's defer the decision for a few weeks.

咱們延緩幾個禮拜再做決定吧。

They cannot defer their departure any longer.

他們再不能推遲動身了。

We all defer to him in these matters.

在這類事情上我們都聽他的。

suspend judgment.See Synonyms at defer 1

暫緩判決參見 defer 1

We wish to defer our decision until next week.

我們希望推遲到下星期再作出決定。

We will defer to whatever the committee decides.

我們遵從委員會作出的任何決定。

I shall defer replying till I hear from home.

我將等接到家信以後再給你答覆。

Do you always defer to your parents wishes?

你總是順從父母的意志嗎?

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