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consults

UK //kənˈsʌlts//US //kənˈsʌlts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'consultare',意为'商议'或'考虑',后经古法语传入英语。

verb

❶ 向专业人士寻求建议或意见,通常指医生、律师等提供专业服务的人。

“She consults her doctor before taking any new medication.”

(她在服用任何新药前都会咨询医生。)

“He consults a lawyer to review the contract.”

(他咨询律师来审查合同。)

❶ 查阅资料或参考书籍以获取信息。

“He consults the dictionary to check the meaning of the word.”

(他查阅字典以确认单词的意思。)

“She consults her notes before the exam.”

(她在考试前查阅笔记。)

同义词:ask, seek advice, refer to, check, discuss

常见短语

consults with — 与某人商议或讨论某事,通常指双方共同参与决策或讨论。

“The manager consults with the team before making a decision.”

(经理在做出决定前与团队商议。)