单词 | counsel |
释义 | coun·sel (kounsəl) n. 1. The act of exchanging opinions and ideas; consultation: joined in counsel with colleagues before deciding the issue. 2. Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person. See Synonyms at advice. 3. Private, guarded thoughts or opinions: keep one's own counsel. 4. A lawyer or group of lawyers giving legal advice and especially conducting a case in court. v. coun·seled, coun·sel·ing, coun·sels or coun·selled or coun·sel·ling v.tr. 1. To give counsel to; advise: counseled us to be prudent. 2. To recommend: counseled care in the forthcoming negotiations. v.intr. To give or take advice. See Usage Note at council. [Middle English counseil, from Old French conseil, from Latin cōnsilium; akin to cōnsulere, to take counsel, consult.] |
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