counsel
counsel — 動詞
- counselpresent simple I / you / we / they
- counsels3rd person singular
- counseling-ing form
- counselledpast simple
1. to talk with someone about a personal or emotional difficulty and give them your
輔導；勸告
針對個人問題給予專業建議
to talk with someone about a personal or emotional difficulty and give them your opinion on what you believe would help them most
The school hired a professional to counsel students about dealing with exam stress.
學校聘請了一位專業人員，輔導學生如何應對考試壓力。
counsel + object + about + noun phrase
Jisoo's doctor counseled her to reduce her daily caffeine intake.
Jisoo 的醫師勸告她減少每天的咖啡因攝取量。
counsel + object + to-infinitive
The priest counseled the young couple against making a hasty decision.
神父勸告那對年輕情侶不要倉促做決定。
counsel + object + against + noun phrase
Hugo was counseled by his supervisor on how to handle difficult clients.
Hugo 的上司就如何應付難纏的客戶給了他一些輔導。
passive: be counseled + on
A grief specialist counsels families who have lost a loved one.
一位哀傷輔導專家為失去至親的家庭提供輔導。
- counsel someone about
- counsel someone on
- counsel someone against
- counsel someone to do
- be counseled by
- mislead
to give someone wrong guidance
文法句型
counsel + object + to-infinitive
counsel + object + about/on + noun phrase
counsel + object + against + noun phrase
counsel + object (passive: be counseled)
用法筆記
This verb is most common in professional contexts such as therapy, healthcare, religious guidance, or education. It implies listening carefully before offering support — stronger and more personal than 'advise', which is used for practical or business recommendations.
常見錯誤
to keep your thoughts, opinions, or plans secret rather than telling other people
不透露自己的想法或計劃
Selim listened to the debate but kept his own counsel throughout the meeting.
When asked about her future plans, Hui simply smiled and kept her own counsel.
counsel — 名詞
1. opinions or suggestions that a person you respect or an expert shares with you a
忠告；意見
專家或長輩提供的建議
opinions or suggestions that a person you respect or an expert shares with you after listening carefully to your situation
Before signing the contract, Tamar sought legal counsel from a qualified lawyer.
在簽約之前，Tamar 向一位合格的律師尋求法律上的意見。
collocation: seek legal counsel
The village elders offered wise counsel to the newly elected leader.
村裡的長老向新當選的領袖提出了智慧的忠告。
collocation: offer counsel
Nkechi's mother always gives her sound counsel about career choices.
Nkechi 的母親總是針對職涯選擇給她很好的意見。
In difficult times, Harper would turn to a close friend for counsel.
在困難時期，Harper 會向一位密友尋求忠告。
collocation: turn to someone for counsel
The king rejected the counsel of his ministers and declared war anyway.
國王拒絕了大臣們的忠告，還是宣戰了。
collocation: reject the counsel of
- seek counsel
- offer counsel
- take counsel
- follow counsel
- legal counsel
- wise counsel
- sound counsel
- counsel on/about
- advice
everyday word; less formal and does not imply a trusted or expert source
- guidance
emphasises ongoing direction rather than a single piece of advice
- recommendation
specific to endorsing a course of action
文法句型
seek + counsel
offer + counsel
take + counsel
counsel + on/about
用法筆記
Use 'counsel' rather than 'advice' when the guidance comes from a position of trust, expertise, or authority — such as from a lawyer, therapist, elder, or spiritual leader. 'Advice' is the everyday word for any helpful suggestion.
常見錯誤
2. a lawyer or a group of lawyers who represent one person or organisation in court
辯護律師
在法庭上代表當事人的律師
a lawyer or a group of lawyers who represent one person or organisation in court and give legal guidance to that side
The defense counsel asked the witness a series of detailed questions.
辯護律師向證人提出了一連串詳細的問題。
collocation: defense counsel
Joaquín's counsel advised him to accept the plea bargain.
Joaquín 的辯護律師建議他接受認罪協商。
Counsel for the prosecution presented DNA evidence to the jury.
檢方律師向陪審團提交了 DNA 證據。
collocation: counsel for the prosecution
The judge told both counsel to approach the bench for a private discussion.
法官要雙方律師到法官席前進行私下討論。
plural use: both counsel (form unchanged)
Sade decided to hire separate counsel for the property dispute.
Sade 決定為財產糾紛另外聘請一位辯護律師。
collocation: separate counsel
- defense counsel
- prosecution counsel
- counsel for
- hired counsel
- independent counsel
- lead counsel
文法句型
defense counsel
prosecution counsel
counsel for the defense
counsel for the prosecution
用法筆記
The word 'counsel' does not change form for plural — 'one counsel' and 'three counsel' are both correct. In British English, 'counsel' typically refers to a barrister; in American English it can refer to any lawyer representing a client in a case.
常見錯誤
a counsel of despair
idiomAdvice that suggests giving up because a task seems too hard.
絕望的建議
Maya rejected the counsel of despair and continued her research.
Why would you offer a counsel of despair when we need hope?
Advice that is ideal but very hard or impossible to follow.
完美的建議
Diego's suggestion was a counsel of perfection, not practical advice.
Is this a counsel of perfection, or can we actually do it?
To not tell others your opinions or plans.
保持沉默
Sara decided to keep her own counsel about the surprise party.
Brian kept his own counsel and never revealed his true feelings.
同根字
- counselor名詞B2
- counseling名詞B2
- counseled形容詞C1
- uncounseled形容詞C1