Definitions
n. advice, especially from someone experienced or knowledgeable
忠告；建议
v. to give someone advice or professional support
提供咨询；劝告
n. a lawyer or lawyers representing someone in a legal case
律师；法律顾问
Example
I sought my aunt's counsel before accepting the job.
接受这份工作前，我征求了姑姑的意见。
Schools should employ trained professionals to counsel students who experience anxiety about examinations or future careers.
学校应聘用受过培训的专业人士，为因考试或未来职业而焦虑的学生提供咨询。
Collocations
- seek counsel
- legal counsel
- counsel someone against something
- wise counsel
Word family
- counsellor (n.)
- counselling (n.)
Usage tip
counsel指忠告或律师；council指委员会。
FAQ
- What does counsel mean?
- advice, especially from someone experienced or knowledgeable to give someone advice or professional support a lawyer or lawyers representing someone in a legal case
- How is counsel pronounced?
- UK /ˈkaʊnsəl/, US /ˈkaʊnsəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
