英语词汇提高Chapter 17.pptVIP

Chapter 17 defer 1. to delay sth. until a later time; postpone eg. 1) deferred payment 分期付款 2) to defer one’s departure to a later date 3) to defer making a decision deferment n. 2. defer to sb/sth: to give way to sb’s wishes, judgement, etc. usu. out of respect 服从某人的意愿、判断等；遵从 eg. 1) On technical matters, I defer to the experts. 2) I defer to your greater experience in such things. deference n. In deference to the teacher, we decided not to challenge his controversial remarks. 词根 fer = to carry, to bear 1. ferry eg. There is no ferry service to the island in winter