consultation
/ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌkɑːnslˈteɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən/ (ame, mw)
consultation — 名詞
- consultationsingular
- consultationsplural
1. a meeting where people gather to discuss a topic or ask for guidance, especially
諮詢會議
為獲得建議召開的會議
a meeting where people gather to discuss a topic or ask for guidance, especially before reaching a decision
The school board held a consultation with parents about the new curriculum.
學校董事會與家長舉行了關於新課程的諮詢會議。
consultation with [group] about [topic]
Jiwoo attended a community consultation regarding the planned subway extension.
Jiwoo 參加了一場關於地鐵延伸計劃的社區諮詢會議。
A consultation between the legal teams helped clarify the contract terms.
雙方法律團隊之間的諮詢會議有助於釐清合約條款。
Chidi scheduled a consultation with an immigration lawyer to discuss his visa options.
Chidi 與移民律師預約了一場諮詢會議，討論簽證事宜。
The city council held three public consultations before approving the new housing plan.
市議會在批准新的住宅計劃之前舉辦了三場公開諮詢會議。
- meeting
a more general term; consultation emphasises seeking advice
- conference
usually larger and more formal than a consultation
- session
can refer to any period of activity; a consultation is specifically advisory
文法句型
consultation + with/about/on
2. the practice of asking for guidance or opinions from others, particularly those
諮詢；商議
徵求意見或討論的過程
the practice of asking for guidance or opinions from others, particularly those with relevant knowledge, before acting
The new safety rules were written in consultation with firefighters and engineers.
新的安全規定是在諮詢消防員和工程師後制定的。
in consultation with [experts]
After consultation with her professor, Aylin chose a different research topic.
在諮詢教授之後，Aylin 選擇了不同的研究主題。
after consultation with [person]
The manager made the change without proper consultation of the staff.
主管在未充分諮詢員工意見的情況下做出了改變。
The team leader promised to make the decision only after full consultation with everyone involved.
團隊領導者承諾在充分諮詢所有相關人員後才做出決定。
Ezra's proposal was accepted following consultation with the finance department.
Ezra 的提案在諮詢財務部門後獲得通過。
- discussion
more general; consultation implies specifically seeking expert input
- deliberation
focuses on careful consideration; more formal
- debate
involves arguing opposing views; consultation is more cooperative
文法句型
in consultation with [person/group]
consultation of [document/group]
用法筆記
This sense is typically uncountable and often appears in the fixed phrase 'in consultation with'. Distinguish from Sense 1, which refers to a specific countable event rather than the process itself.
常見錯誤
3. a private meeting with a doctor or other professional expert to examine a patien
門診；會診
與專業人士（尤指醫生）的會面
a private meeting with a doctor or other professional expert to examine a patient or problem and give specialist advice
Dr. Okafor's consultations are usually booked three weeks in advance.
Okafor 醫師的門診通常需要提前三週預約。
possessive + consultations + passive: are booked
Aarav had a telephone consultation with his lawyer about the property dispute.
Aarav 與律師針對財產糾紛進行了一次電話諮詢。
The hospital offers online consultations for patients with follow-up needs.
該醫院為需要回診的患者提供線上門診服務。
The patient's consultation revealed a condition that required immediate surgery.
該患者的門診發現了一種需要緊急手術的病症。
Pedro waited forty minutes for his consultation with the dermatologist.
Pedro 等了四十分鐘才見到皮膚科醫師進行會診。
- appointment
more general; consultation specifically means advice is given
- examination
focuses on physical check-up; a consultation may be just a discussion
文法句型
consultation with [specialist]
consultation for [condition/problem]
用法筆記
Frequently collocates with medical specialists: 'psychiatric consultation', 'surgical consultation', 'dental consultation'. Also used for legal and financial advisors. The meeting is a scheduled appointment, not an emergency.