confer on〔upon〕(v.+prep.)
授予give (an honor) to sb formally
▲confer sth on〔upon〕 sb The university conferred its highest degree on the statesman.该大学将其最高学位授予了这位政治家。
◇ 用于be ～ed结构
Diplomas were conferred on〔upon〕 members of the graduating class.给毕业班的学生颁发了毕业文凭。
confer with(v.+prep.)
和…商谈 have a talk with sb
▲confer with sb He withdrew to confer with his teacher before announcing a decision.他先去请教他的老师，然后再宣布决定。
The teacher conferred with the principal about Dick's promotion.教师与校长商谈了迪克的升级问题。
句型例句
用作及物动词
▲S+～+n./pron. Jogging will confer striking benefits.慢跑会带来明显益处。
