Confer about Meaning in English
expression
释义
To discuss and exchange ideas or opinions with others in order to make a decision or reach an agreement about something.
用法与细微差别
Somewhat formal; often used in business, academic, or official contexts. Commonly followed by "about," "with," or "on" plus the topic. Not for casual conversation; use "talk about" or "discuss" instead in informal speech.
例句
We need to confer about the new schedule.
basic
The managers will confer about the budget tomorrow.
basic
Let’s confer about the final decision before announcing it.
basic
The doctors conferred about the best way to treat the patient.
natural
Before taking action, the committee members conferred about possible outcomes.
natural
We spent hours conferring about how to solve the problem, but still couldn’t agree.
natural