defer
Defer 這個詞有兩個意思,一個是“推遲,延期”,另一個是“順從,聽從”。它的詞源是拉丁語的 dēferre,意思是“帶下來,傳遞,提交”。你可以用以下方法記憶它:
Defer 的第一個音節(jié) de- 和 delay 的第一個音節(jié) de- 相同,都表示“推遲,延期”。
Defer 的第二個音節(jié) fer 和 offer 的第二個音節(jié) fer 相同,都表示“提供,給予”。當你 defer to someone,就是把決定權或尊重給予別人,表示“順從,聽從”。
Defer 在不同含義下的例句如下:
You can order the furniture now and defer payment until September. 你現(xiàn)在可以訂購家具,并推遲到九月份付款。
He deferred his departure until the next day. 他把出發(fā)時間推遲到第二天。
I defer to your expertise in these matters. 在這些事情上,我聽從你的專業(yè)意見。
She always defers to her husband’s wishes. 她總是順從她丈夫的愿望。
I don't want to defer(推遲)?my dreams?
To a distant future that never comes?
I want to live them now and here?
With passion, courage and love?
I don't want to defer(聽從) to others?
Who don't understand my heart?
I want to follow my own voice?
And make my own mark