advice
advice — noun
1. helpful ideas from another person about the best thing to do in a difficult or i
helpful ideas from another person about the best thing to do in a difficult or important situation.
Before signing the lease, Nina asked her aunt for advice.
pattern: ask for advice
The doctor gave Sam clear advice about his sore knee.
pattern: advice about + noun
My father's advice helped me choose the right train home.
At lunch, the coach offered advice on sleeping before big games.
Good advice from one teacher changed Mei's study habits.
- suggestion
a common near-synonym; often sounds lighter and less expert.
- guidance
broader and often more ongoing, especially from a teacher or expert.
- tip
more informal and usually short and practical.
- counsel
more formal and often used for serious or professional advice.
文法句型
advice on/about + topic
ask for advice
take/follow advice
用法筆記
Usually uncountable: say 'some advice' or 'a piece of advice', not 'an advice'. Common verbs with this noun are ask for, give, offer, take, and follow.