
consulting
词源
源自拉丁语 'consultare'(意为商议、考虑),通过法语 'consulter' 进入英语,最初指寻求建议的行为,后演变为专业服务领域术语。
noun
❶ 指提供专业建议或服务的行业或活动,通常由专家或顾问为客户解决特定问题或提供决策支持。
“She works in management consulting, helping companies improve their operations.”
(她从事管理咨询工作,帮助企业改善运营。)
“The firm specializes in IT consulting for small businesses.”
(这家公司专门为小型企业提供IT咨询服务。)
adjective
❶ 描述与提供专业建议或服务相关的事物,如咨询公司或顾问角色。
“She joined a consulting firm after graduating from business school.”
(她从商学院毕业后加入了一家咨询公司。)
“The consulting team presented their findings to the board.”
(咨询团队向董事会展示了他们的发现。)
常见短语
management consulting — 指为企业提供管理策略、运营优化等专业建议的服务领域,常见于商业环境中。
“Management consulting firms often work with executives to improve business performance.”
(管理咨询公司通常与高管合作以提高业务绩效。)
consulting hours — 指顾问或专家可供客户预约咨询的具体时间段,常见于医疗或专业服务领域。
“The doctor's consulting hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays.”
(这位医生的咨询时间是工作日上午9点到下午5点。)