1. | [i] ~ (with sb) (on/about sth) 商讨;协商;交换意见to discuss sth with sb, in order to exchange opinions or get advice |
He wanted to confer with his colleagues before reaching a decision. 他想与他的同事先商议一下再作出决定。 |
2. | [t] ~ sth (on/upon sb) 授予,颁发(奖项、学位、荣誉或权利)to give sb an award, a university degree or a particular honour or right |
An honorary degree was conferred on him by Oxford University in 2009. 牛津大学于 2009 年授予他荣誉学位。 |