to consult
01
咨询, 征求意见
to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something
Transitive: to consult sb | to consult with sb
例子
The lawyer consulted with her colleagues to prepare for the upcoming trial.
律师与她的同事商议，为即将到来的审判做准备。
Before purchasing the new equipment, I consulted the user reviews online to see if it was worth it.
在购买新设备之前，我查阅了在线用户评论，看看是否值得。
02
咨询, 查阅
to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something
Transitive: to consult a source of knowledge
例子
The doctor consulted the patient's medical history before prescribing a treatment plan.
医生在制定治疗计划前查阅了患者的病历。
The lawyer consulted legal precedents to build a strong case for their client.
律师查阅了法律先例，为其客户建立一个强有力的案件。
03
咨询, 提供建议
to give expert advice to help people or organizations make better decisions
Transitive: to consult sb | to consult sb on sth
例子
The doctor consults patients to provide medical advice and treatment options.
医生咨询患者以提供医疗建议和治疗方案。
The architect consults clients on designing functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces.
建筑师就设计功能性和美观的空间向客户咨询。
04
咨询, 征求建议
to seek advice, information, or guidance from someone who is extremely knowledgeable or skilled in a specific area
Transitive: to consult an expert about sth
例子
She decided to consult her lawyer about the legal implications of the contract before signing it.
她决定在签署合同前就合同的法律影响咨询她的律师。
He consulted his doctor about the best treatment options for his chronic back pain.
他就慢性背痛的最佳治疗方案咨询了他的医生。
词汇树
consultancy
consultation
consultative
consult
