| 释义 |
dif·fer /ˈdɪfə(r)/ vi. | vt. | n. | phr.
I ❶ vi.
1. 相异，有区别 (from, in)
Their versions of the accident differed radically. 他们对事故的叙述极不一致。
The climate in the north differs from the climate in the south. 北方的气候和南方的气候迥然不同。
Liners differ from other big ships in having a large superstructure. 邮船与其他大轮船的区别在于它有庞大的上层建筑。
Though ingredients differ, the basic process of manufacture remains the same. 尽管配料成分有别，但是基本的制作工序不变。
2. (在意见方面)发生分歧，持不同看法 (from, with)
John and his brother often differ. 约翰同他的兄弟常常意见相左。
I differed from (或 with) him about (或 over) the severity of the crisis. 关于危机的严重性，我同他看法不一致。
The two of us differ as to how we should spend our holidays. 关于如何度假，我俩意见分歧。
I never differ with your plans. 我从来没有对你的计划提出异议。
3. 〈古〉〈方〉争论，争执 (with)
❷ vt.
使不同，使相异
II n.
〈新西兰俚〉= difference
[< OFr differer < L differre to set apart, scatter < dis- apart + ferre to carry] phr. agree to differ 同意彼此保留不同意见 I tried to make them agree to differ. 我试图使他们求同存异。I beg to differ. 恕我不能同意。 |