lawyer
/ˈlɔɪə/ · /ˈlɔɪər/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1013 in the learning path
律师
Definitions
n. Someone qualified to advise people about law and represent them.
律师
Example
Our lawyer explained the contract before we signed it.
我们的律师在我们签字前解释了合同内容。
Access to an affordable lawyer helps ensure that everyone can defend their legal rights.
能以可负担的费用聘请律师，有助于确保每个人都能维护自己的合法权利。
Collocations
- hire a lawyer
- criminal lawyer
- consult a lawyer
Word family
- law (n.)
- lawful (adj.)
- unlawful (adj.)
Usage tip
lawyer是律师的统称，区别于法官judge。
FAQ
- What does lawyer mean?
- Someone qualified to advise people about law and represent them.
- How is lawyer pronounced?
- UK /ˈlɔɪə/, US /ˈlɔɪər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
