conferred

IPA/kənˈfɜːr/
KK[kənfˈɚd]IPA/kənˈfɝː/

conferred — 動詞

  • conferredpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • conferreds3rd person singular
  • conferreding-ing form
  • conferrededpast simple

1. to talk with other people in order to share opinions, exchange information, and

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

商議；協商

交換意見以做出決定

to talk with other people in order to share opinions, exchange information, and reach a decision together about what to do

例句

The lawyers conferred with the judge before the trial began.

律師在審判前與法官進行了商議。

confer + with + [someone] — preposition required

Naoko conferred with her study group about how to prepare for the exam.

Naoko 與她的讀書小組商議如何準備考試。

同義詞
  • consult

    less formal; often implies seeking advice from an expert, while confer suggests an exchange among equals

  • discuss

    more general and less formal; does not necessarily imply a goal of reaching a decision

  • deliberate

    more formal and slower-paced; emphasises careful, methodical consideration

文法句型

confer + with + [someone]

confer + with + [someone] + about/on + [topic]

用法筆記

Always intransitive in this sense. The preposition with must introduce the person you talk to; about or on introduces the topic. Never used with a direct object (*confer someone).

常見錯誤

❌I conferred the professor about my research.
✅I conferred with the professor about my research.
💡The preposition with is required before the person you talk to.

2. to officially give someone a special title, degree, right, or award as a sign of

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

授予；頒贈

正式授予頭銜、獎項或權利

to officially give someone a special title, degree, right, or award as a sign of honour or recognition

例句

The university conferred an honorary degree on the Nobel Prize winner.

那所大學授予這位諾貝爾獎得主一個榮譽學位。

confer + [honour/degree] + on + [recipient]

A medal of bravery was conferred upon Inês for pulling three people from the burning building.

一枚勇氣勳章被授予了 Inês，因為她從燃燒的大樓中救出了三個人。

同義詞
  • bestow

    very formal and slightly literary; often used with gifts or blessings rather than official titles

  • award

    common for prizes, compensation, or recognition; often implies a selection process

  • grant

    broader in meaning; can apply to requests, permissions, or rights as well as honours

反義詞
  • revoke

    to officially take back a title, honour, or right that was previously conferred

  • withdraw

    less formal than revoke; can apply to honours, offers, or privileges

文法句型

confer + [something] + on/upon + [someone]

be conferred + on/upon + [someone]

用法筆記

Frequently used in the passive, especially in ceremonial and academic contexts. The preposition on (or the more formal upon) introduces the recipient. The direct object names what is being given — typically a title, degree, honour, or power.

常見錯誤

❌The school conferred him an award.
✅The school conferred an award on him.
💡The recipient must follow the preposition on, not appear as a direct object.