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consult

UK //kənˈsʌlt//US //kənˈsʌlt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'consultare',意为 '商议' 或 '考虑',后经法语 'consulter' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 向专业人士或权威人士寻求建议或意见,通常涉及重要决策或专业领域的问题。

“You should consult a doctor if the symptoms persist.”

(如果症状持续,你应该咨询医生。)

“He consulted his lawyer before signing the contract.”

(他在签署合同前咨询了他的律师。)

同义词:ask, seek advice, refer to

常见短语

consult with — 与某人商议或讨论,通常指在做出决定前征求他人意见。

“The manager consulted with the team before implementing the new policy.”

(经理在实施新政策前与团队进行了商议。)