consul
/ˈkɒnsəl/ · /ˈkɑːnsəl/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5422 in the learning path
领事
Definitions
n. An official abroad who assists citizens and represents national interests
领事
Example
The consul helped us after we lost our passports.
我们丢失护照后，领事给我们提供了帮助。
A consul may support citizens facing difficulties overseas and help strengthen commercial links between countries.
领事可以为在海外遇到困难的本国公民提供支持，并帮助加强国家间的商业联系。
Collocations
- consul general
- honorary consul
- vice consul
Word family
- consular (adj.)
- consulate (n.)
Usage tip
consul是领事；consulate是领事馆，勿混淆。
FAQ
- What does consul mean?
- An official abroad who assists citizens and represents national interests
- How is consul pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒnsəl/, US /ˈkɑːnsəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
