advise

/ədˈvaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [ædvˈaɪz] /ədˈvaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [ædvˈaɪz] /əd-ˈvīz/ (ame, mw)

advise — verb

  • advisepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • adviseshe / she / it
  • advisedpast simple
  • advising-ing form

1. to tell someone what action you think is best for them in a particular situation

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

to tell someone what action you think is best for them in a particular situation, often because you have more knowledge or experience

例句

Dr. Chen advised Trang to drink plenty of water and rest after the treatment.

advise + object + to-infinitive for recommending an action

Before moving to Japan, Wren's manager advised her on the best neighborhoods to live in.

advise + object + on + noun phrase

同義詞
  • recommend

    Focuses on suggesting a specific option, often less personal than 'advise'

  • counsel

    More formal and professional, often used in legal or therapeutic contexts

  • urge

    Stronger and more forceful; implies the speaker feels strongly about the action

反義詞

文法句型

advise + object + to-infinitive

advise + object + on/about + noun/gerund

advise + against + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Frequently takes a to-infinitive clause as object complement; the person being advised appears as the indirect object before the infinitive. Common with 'on' or 'about' for specifying the topic.

常見錯誤

❌He advised me the best solution.
✅He advised me to choose the best solution.
💡'advise' needs a to-infinitive or a topic phrase ('on/about'), not a direct noun object.
❌She advised me going to see a doctor.
✅She advised me to go to see a doctor.
💡Use a to-infinitive after 'advise + object', not a gerund.

2. to officially tell someone important facts about a decision, change, or situatio

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

to officially tell someone important facts about a decision, change, or situation that affects them, especially in a business or legal setting

例句

The airline advised Cyrus that his flight had been cancelled due to the storm.

advise + object + that-clause for reporting information

All students were advised of the new library opening hours by email last week.

passive: be advised of + noun phrase

同義詞
  • notify

    Less common in British English; implies a formal written notice

  • inform

    More general — can be used for both official and casual situations

文法句型

advise + object + of + noun phrase

advise + object + that-clause

用法筆記

This sense is restricted to formal written or official spoken communication. The person receiving the information is always stated — either as object of 'advise' or as subject in passive sentences. Typically found in business, legal, and administrative contexts.

常見錯誤

❌I advised my friend of my phone number.' (too informal/personal)
✅The hospital advised patients of the new visiting hours.
💡This sense is for official information, not casual sharing.

3. used in the fixed phrase 'would be (well) advised to' to warn or strongly recomm

3.動詞及物B2
釋義

used in the fixed phrase 'would be (well) advised to' to warn or strongly recommend that someone take a particular action for their own safety or benefit

例句

Travelers would be well advised to check the weather forecast before hiking in the mountains.

would be well advised + to-infinitive — strong cautionary recommendation

Any investor would be advised to read the contract carefully before signing.

同義詞
  • should

    Weaker and more general; lacks the cautionary tone of 'would be well advised'

  • ought to

    Similar level of recommendation but less formal

文法句型

would be (well) advised + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Only used in the passive construction 'would be (well) advised + to-infinitive'. The addition of 'well' ('well advised') strengthens the recommendation. This sense does NOT take a direct object — the person being advised is the grammatical subject.

常見錯誤

❌I would advise you to check the contract.' (this is sense 1, not sense 3)
✅Any buyer would be well advised to check the contract.
💡Sense 3 always uses a passive 'would be (well) advised' construction without an object.
❌You are well advised to arrive early.' (present tense)
✅You would be well advised to arrive early.
💡This sense requires the modal 'would'.