solicitor
/səˈlɪsɪtə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /səˈlɪsɪtər/ (ame, ipa) · /sə-ˈli-sə-tər -ˈli-stər/ (ame, mw)
solicitor — 名詞
- solicitorsingular
- solicitorsplural
1. a legal professional in the UK, Australia, and several other countries whose wor
事務律師
英國、澳洲處理法律文書與諮詢的律師
a legal professional in the UK, Australia, and several other countries whose work includes preparing documents for property sales and other legal matters, giving legal guidance to clients, and representing clients in lower-level courts.
Adisa went to a solicitor to help her buy her first flat in London.
Adisa 去找事務律師協助她在倫敦買下第一間公寓。
solicitor + to-infinitive for purpose
The solicitor advised the Chen family about their rights when the landlord refused to fix the roof.
事務律師向陳家說明他們在房東拒絕修理屋頂後的法律權利。
advise + object + about + legal topic
Our solicitor prepared all the paperwork for the sale of the small bakery.
我們的事務律師準備好了那間小麵包店出售所需的全部文件。
Before the hearing, Hari's solicitor explained what would happen in the lower court.
開庭前，Hari 的事務律師向他解釋了下級法院的程序。
The family solicitor has handled the Watanabes' legal affairs for over twenty years.
那間家庭事務律師事務所已經處理 Watanabe 家的法律事務超過二十年。
- lawyer
general term for anyone qualified in law; solicitor is a specific type of lawyer in certain legal systems
- attorney
US equivalent of a lawyer, not typically used for British-style solicitors; 'power of attorney' is a separate concept
- legal executive
a qualified legal professional in the UK who specialises in a particular area, with slightly narrower training than a solicitor
用法筆記
In England and Wales, solicitors traditionally handle legal paperwork and advice, while barristers argue cases in higher courts. However, solicitors with special training can now also appear in higher courts. In Australia the roles are similar but vary slightly by state.
常見錯誤
2. a person who goes to homes, makes phone calls, or approaches people in public pl
推廣員
上門或打電話推銷商品、募款或拉票的人
a person who goes to homes, makes phone calls, or approaches people in public places to sell a product, collect money for a charity, or ask for political support.
A solicitor for the local children's hospital knocked on Yuki's door asking for donations.
當地兒童醫院的募款員敲了 Yuki 的門，請求捐款。
solicitor + for + organisation — charity context
Andrés worked as a phone solicitor for an energy firm, selling new plans to customers.
Andrés 在一間能源公司擔任電話推銷員，向客戶推銷新方案。
The political party sent solicitors to the town centre to collect signatures for their petition.
政黨派遣拉票員到市中心收集連署書的簽名。
Adina told the solicitor at the mall that she was not interested in switching phone providers.
Adina 告訴購物中心的推銷員她不想更換手機電信商。
- canvasser
more specific for political or survey contexts; less common in general use
- salesperson
broader term covering any sales role, not just door-to-door or phone work
- fundraiser
specific to charity or donation contexts; implies organised campaigns
用法筆記
This sense is much less common than the legal meaning (sense 1). When used without context, most English speakers will assume you mean a legal professional. The verb 'to solicit' is more frequent than this noun form for the canvassing meaning.
3. a senior lawyer in the United States who is appointed as the chief legal officer
市鎮法律顧問
美國市、郡或政府部門的首席法律官員
a senior lawyer in the United States who is appointed as the chief legal officer for a municipal or regional government body — for example, a city, county, or state agency — providing official legal advice and managing the entity's legal affairs.
The county solicitor reviewed the new zoning rules before the council voted on them.
郡法律顧問審查了新的分區規定，然後才送交議會表決。
county solicitor — US government title
Renata was appointed as the town solicitor, the youngest person ever to hold the role.
Renata 獲任命為鎮法律顧問，是歷來擔任此職位最年輕的人。
town solicitor — appointed role
The city solicitor issued a formal opinion on whether the new school contract was legal.
市法律顧問就新建校舍合約的合法性發布了正式意見書。
As county solicitor, Brian advises the board on employment laws and budget rules.
Brian 身為郡法律顧問，向委員會提供僱傭法與預算規範方面的建議。
- city attorney
more common title in many US cities for the same role
- county counsel
used in some US states (especially California) for the county's top lawyer
- corporation counsel
title used in some larger US cities for the municipal legal department head
用法筆記
This title is used in various US states and municipalities; the exact duties vary by jurisdiction. Some cities use 'city attorney' instead of 'city solicitor'. Not to be confused with the US 'Solicitor General', who represents the federal government before the Supreme Court.