consulate
/ˈkɒnsjələt/ · /ˈkɑːnsələt/
CEFR level C1Topic TravelWord #5972 in the learning path
领事馆
Definitions
n. an office representing a country and helping its citizens abroad
领事馆
Example
She contacted the consulate after losing her passport abroad.
她在国外丢失护照后联系了领事馆。
A consulate can provide essential assistance to citizens who encounter legal or administrative difficulties while travelling abroad.
公民在国外旅行期间遇到法律或行政方面的困难时，领事馆可以提供必要的协助。
Collocations
- contact the consulate
- consulate general
- nearest consulate
Word family
- consul (n.)
- consular (adj.)
Usage tip
consulate是领事馆；embassy是大使馆，职能不同。
FAQ
- What does consulate mean?
- an office representing a country and helping its citizens abroad
- How is consulate pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒnsjələt/, US /ˈkɑːnsələt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
