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单词 advice
释义
advicead‧vice /ədˈvaɪs/ ●●● S2 W2 noun [uncountable] Word Origin
WORD ORIGINadvice
Origin:
1200-1300 Old French avis ‘opinion’, probably from ce m'est a vis ‘that appears to me’
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • For advice on AIDS, phone this free number.
  • Get some advice from the people in the tourist office.
  • I decided to ask Laura what she thought I should do. She always gives me good advice.
  • That's sound advice - I'll definitely bear it in mind.
  • Years ago, my father gave me a piece of advice that I've never forgotten.
  • You should get legal advice before you sign the contract.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Against all his father's advice and pleading he then proceeded to Mannheim.
  • Her advice begins with an inventory of belongings, surroundings, problem areas and priorities.
  • It has been... my pleasure and honour... to give him my advice...
  • Management consultancy divisions of accounting firms tend to be strong on business advice and professional codes of conduct.
  • The finance director gives committees advice on the authority's overall budget constraints for the next year.
  • They come to me for help or advice.
  • They covered six areas: advice giving, social policy, management committees, volunteers, fundraising and new technology.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
noun [uncountable] an opinion that is given to someone about what they should do: · His advice was to give up smoking.
noun [countable] a simple but useful piece of advice about the best way to do something: · useful tips on healthy eating
noun [countable] advice about what to do, usually given by an expert or a group of people who have studied the matter: · one of the major recommendations of the report
noun [uncountable] helpful general advice, especially about what to do in your life, your work etc: · Young people need guidance from their parents.· a careers guidance counsellor
Longman Language Activatorsomeone's advice about what you should do
what someone advises you to do: · Get some advice from the people in the tourist office.advice on/about: · For advice on AIDS, phone this free number.give somebody advice: · I decided to ask Laura what she thought I should do. She always gives me good advice.a piece of advice (=some advice): · Years ago, my father gave me a piece of advice that I've never forgotten.medical/legal/professional etc advice: · You should get legal advice before you sign the contract.sound advice (=good advice): · That's sound advice - I'll definitely bear it in mind.
a simple but useful piece of advice about how to do something more easily or effectively: · Here's a good ti if you spill red wine on your carpet, pour salt on it to remove it.tip on: · a leaflet containing some tips on how to take better photos
advice about how to deal with a problem, especially given by a group of people who have made a detailed study of it: · The railway companies seem to completely ignore safety recommendations.make a recommendation: · The committee made a number of recommendations for improving standards in schools.recommendation: · Unless the report's recommendations are implemented soon, the future for industry could be very bleak indeed.
advice about what to do in your job, your education, or your private life - use this about advice you get from someone whose job is to advise and help people: · practical guidance and support for people working abroadgive guidance on something: · Your teacher can give you guidance on choosing a career and writing a job application.
British /counseling American advice and support given by a specially trained person who can help people with personal problems or people who have had a very unpleasant experience: · The college will provide counselling for students who have problems with alcohol or drugs.· Victims of violent crimes often need counseling.
what you say when you are advising someone
spoken · You should go to the doctor with that cough.· I think you should stay here until you've sobered up.· That new restaurant's great -- you really ought to try it.· Do you know what you ought to do? You ought to tell her exactly what you think of her.
spoken say this when you are giving someone friendly advice: · I wouldn't do that if I were you.· Here's your money -- if I were you I'd put it in the bank right now.
spoken say this when you are advising someone how to do something in a better way: · The ferry takes about eight hours! You'd be better off going by plane.· I think you'd be better off using a knife rather than scissors for that job.
spoken say this when you think that someone should do something because you know from your own experience how unpleasant or difficult something can be: · Take my advice - don't go into teaching unless you're absolutely committed.· Divorces are a nightmare. Take my advice and stay single.
spoken say this when you are telling someone that they should trust the advice you are giving them because it is based on your personal experience: · Take it from me, you'll regret it if you waste your time at school.· Love affairs with colleagues never work out -- take it from me.
especially written use this when you are strongly advising someone to do something, especially because they may have trouble if they do not do it: · Before your interview you'd be well advised to have another look at what you put on the application form.· There are parts of Detroit you'd be well advised to avoid.
formal use this when you are strongly advising someone not to do something because it would be dangerous or stupid: · On no account should you attempt this exercise if you're pregnant.not on any account: · You shouldn't sign the contract unless you are sure you understand it. Not on any account.
spoken say this when you do not want someone to make a mistake, for example by forgetting to do something or losing something: · Make sure that you take your passport.· Make sure you lock all the doors and windows at night.
spoken say this when you are telling someone what you think the best way of dealing with a particular situation is, based on your own experience: · The best thing is to just ignore her. She'll soon take the hint.
spoken say this especially when you are warning someone to be careful about something: · A word of advice: when you're at the interview don't mention that you used to work in a bar.
to ask someone for their advice
to ask someone to advise you about something: · Can I ask your advice? I need to find somewhere to stay in London.ask sb's advice on/about: · I always ask my brother's advice about computers.
written to ask someone to advise you or to try to find someone to advise you, especially someone who has special or professional knowledge: seek advice from somebody: · The best thing to do is to seek advice from an expert.seek somebody's advice on: · Carla sought her grandmother's advice on all personal matters.
also take advice British: get legal/medical/professional etc advice to ask someone who has special knowledge to advise you about a problem that you cannot deal with by yourself: · If the debt is not paid within seven days, we will take legal advice.· Pregnant women should get medical advice before taking any kind of drug.get legal etc advice on: · She had told her employers that she would be getting professional advice on her rights.
formal to get advice from someone who is trained in a particular profession, for example a lawyer or a doctor: · If the symptoms persist, consult your doctor.· I want to consult my lawyer before I say anything.consult somebody about something: · Tonight the President will consult his military observers about the likelihood of an attack.
to advise someone
to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you have more knowledge or experience than they have: advise somebody to do something: · I advise you to think very carefully before making any decision.· All US citizens in the area have been advised to return home.advise somebody against doing something (=advise them not to do it): · Her lawyers have advised her against saying anything to the newspapers.advise somebody on/about something: · Your teacher will be able to advise you about what qualifications you will need.strongly advise: · I strongly advise you to get medical insurance if you're going skiing.advise caution/restraint/patience etc: · Health experts advise extreme caution when handling these materials.
to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when this is your own personal opinion and not the result of particular information or knowledge: · My friends keep saying I ought to learn to drive.· Her mother said she should call the police immediately.· They say you should drink at least eight glasses of water a day.
to tell someone that you think they should do something, especially in order to avoid problems: tell somebody to do something: · I told him to go and see a doctor if he was worried.tell somebody (that) they should do something: · Jimmy has told him he should keep away from the gang for the next couple of weeks.
to tell someone your ideas about what they should do, where they should go etc: · "Why not ask Dad?" he suggested.· I'm not sure which is the best wine to order. What would you suggest?suggest (that): · Sarah suggested that I should apply for this job.
to advise someone to do something, especially when you have special knowledge of a particular subject or situation: · The Forsyth Report recommended stricter supervision of the trade in live animals.· Ask your tour guide to recommend the best places to eat.recommend that: · Doctors recommend that all children be immunized against polio and tuberculosis.recommend doing something: · I would always recommend buying a good quality bicycle rather than a cheap one.strongly recommend: · I strongly recommend that you get your brakes checked before you go on a long drive.
to strongly advise someone to do something because you think it is very important: · The company's bosses are urging full cooperation with the trade union.urge somebody to do something: · Police are urging drivers not to come into London this weekend.urge that: · He gave copies of the report to all those present at the meeting, urging that they read and digest its contents.
to advise someone about a problem or subject, especially something that they have asked you about: · I'm afraid that's the only advice I can give you.give advice to somebody: · The centre gives free advice to young people who have drug problems.give somebody advice: · Can you give me some advice? I'm thinking of buying a computer.give advice on/about: · Ask your bank to give you some advice about special student packages.
to do what someone advises you to do
to do what someone advises you to do: · I've decided to take your advice and go to art school.· If she had followed my advice, this would never have happened.
especially spoken to do what someone has told or advised you to do: · If you'd done what I'd said, none of this would have happened.
to do what someone advises you to do, especially because you respect them and trust their judgement: · You tell him Dad - I'm sure he'll listen to you.· Bob warned us about this. I wish I'd listened to him.
if you do something on someone's advice , you do it because they have advised you to do it: · On her doctor's advice, she took a few days off work.· He decided not to take the exam, on the advice of his professor.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs
· My father once gave me some useful advice.· The scheme has given advice and training to scores of youngsters taking part.
· I decided to get some advice from a specialist.
· Can I ask your advice about something?
· If in doubt, always ask for advice.
(also act on somebody’s advice formal) (=do what someone advises you to do)· He followed his doctor’s advice and went on a low-fat diet.· The king acted on his advice and ordered his soldiers to get ready for battle.
(also heed somebody’s advice formal) (=pay attention to someone’s advice)· I wish I had listened to her advice.
(=not do what someone tells you)· The accident happened because she ignored their advice.
· People often go to him for advice about their problems.
(=try to get some advice)· If you have any of these symptoms you should seek urgent advice.
· They can offer advice to those who wish to quit drinking.
(=give someone advice that you have learned or been given)· Readers can pass on advice about gardening.
adjectives
· The book is full of good advice.
(=sensible)· I thought that this was sound advice.
· Unfortunately all the advice they gave me was wrong.
· Financial advisors can be fined if they give bad advice to a client.
· The programme aims to offer practical advice on healthy eating.
· The website gives detailed advice about making bombs.
· It’s advisable to get professional advice before starting any building work.
· Good legal advice can be expensive.
(=from someone who is not involved and will not get an advantage)· The banks claim to offer independent financial advice.
(=very different opinions about what you should do)· I’ve asked several people, and they’ve all given me conflicting advice.
phrases
(also a bit of advice informal)· Let me give you a piece of advice.
spoken (=used when advising someone what to do)· A word of advice: look at the small print in the contract very carefully.
advice + NOUN
· They offer a 24-hour advice service to customers.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
 She is acting on the advice of her lawyers.
· If you are in any doubt, ask for advice.
· Most universities offer professional careers advice.
· I’ve seen two doctors and been given conflicting advice.
(=ask an expert for information or advice)· Don’t make big financial decisions without first seeking advice from an expert.
· Get some expert advice before investing in a property.
 He followed the doctor’s advice and had no further trouble.
 Let me give you some advice.
 Do you want some good advice?
 Our sales staff are there to give you helpful advice.
 We offer impartial advice on tax and insurance.
(=carried out by or given by an independent person or organization) Human rights groups have called for an independent inquiry into the killings. the results of an independent study
 free legal advice
 Your doctor should be able to offer advice on diet.
 Let me give you a piece of advice. We’re witnessing a piece of history in the making.
· The booklets offer clear, practical advice on running your business.
· Everyone considering buying a house should seek professional advice.
· If in any doubt, seek the advice of a senior officer.
· He gave us some sound advice.
 If you take my advice, you’ll see a doctor.
· She gave me some useful advice.
· The booklet contains valuable advice for new mothers.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· Again expert advice is required in these circumstances.· Buffalo needed expert advice and specific strategies to shape the district's future, he said.· It will normally be necessary to seek expert advice on the realisable values of all the major assets.· Take your time choosing your ring and enjoy the benefit of receiving expert help and advice from the Beaverbrooks professionally trained staff.· Everybody, but especially people with a mental disorder, needs expert legal advice when faced with statutory confinement.· Don't sign any agreements before you've taken expert advice.· Now, with the help of his expert advice, you too can achieve the professional touch.· It is not, however, a practice to be recommended to the inexperience unless under expert advice.
· Who was giving her financial advice?· Co. for financial advice and to evaluate previous inquiries regarding the company.· They also provide personal loan facilities and financial advice to their customers.· So why pay extra money in commissions for financial advice to get only an average return?· The whole affair has cost him more than £650,000 in fees for legal and financial advice, his spokesmen said last night.· Remember, even if you do not need financial advice now, your consultant will be available when you do.· Which could mean the Duchess won't need any more financial advice to keep Budgie flying high.· Without specialist financial advice, obtaining such a large amount; of credit could prove foolhardy in the extreme.
· Most everyone likes a free bit of advice, and professionals like Lewis are valuable folks to exploit.· We propose to deal with abuses and to ensure that asylum seekers have the free legal advice that they need.· Enter the color consultant, with an abundance of not-so-free advice about how to sort through new and emerging palettes.· In certain areas law centres, staffed by professional lawyers and advisers, offer a good free legal advice service.· There is no better way to make the public feel comfortable than offering free initial advice.· He can give you free advice on the security precautions that best suit you and your home.· The charity's free and confidential advice service on all aspects of residential and nursing home care will continue.
· For further advice on tactics for avoiding hidden agendas or surfacing them, see Games on page 71.· Also ask him for the telephone number of the Home Service Adviser for your area, in case you need further advice.· If you would like further advice on what to do, contact your Citizens Advice Bureau.· If the Appeal Committee needs further information or advice, the hearing must be adjourned.· For further information and advice please contact the Ticket Office.· We therefore suggest that you consult your family doctor for further advice.
· Telephone: 01-253 0253. General advice Help with heating.· These fledglings were reluctant to turn to their bosses for general advice or emotional support.· In general, my advice to parents is to let your children read and reread books at their own comfort level.· The crucial dividing line therefore is between this general advice and participation in management.· Central Government publish general advice on a wide range of planning issues through planning policy guidance notes and circulars.· For details of schemes in the target areas and general advice on rural out-of-school schemes, ring her.· Can you give me some general advice please?
· If the finest brains, with the best advice, don't know, why should I pretend any more?· Those who stop long enough to really listen will invariably give the best advice, if they give any at all.· This is good advice because even franchises are no guarantee of success.· He would probably have some good advice.· For anyone building their first few projects the best advice is to avoid any mains powered project.· The additional value farmers receive is the best possible free advice on both inputs and marketing.· When will the Secretary of State stop attacking good advice and start attacking the recession?· It was good advice to keep my head down in the early months.
· Who says I never give you helpful advice?· A small light bulb next to the assistant indicates that it has some helpful advice to offer.· It contains plenty of helpful advice on giving up smoking.· For helpful advice, dial Trudy on any of the subjects listed right. 1.· Contact Chartwell - you will receive friendly and helpful advice plus the best value for money quotation possible.· Our sales staff are friendly, experienced people who are there to give you helpful advice.· We will endeavour to provide helpful advice on finding partners and submitting proposals.· The helpful advice received from the Electricity Board, had been passed on to them.
· All our High Street shops have resident experts to give you friendly and impartial advice.· Only by researching stocks thoroughly or by taking skilled impartial advice can a client ensure against being misled.· In consequence, Secretaries of State tended to look elsewhere within the Ministry and elsewhere for impartial advice.· They know all about the different types of mortgages and can offer impartial advice.· What I needed was totally impartial advice.· Drawing on the organisation's wide range of membrane technology expertise, it offers impartial advice on improving process efficiency.
· Secondly, is the fact that there was no separate independent advice fatal to the plaintiffs' claim?· Certainly he did not advise the wife that she should seek independent advice.· I believe that it is a fundamental principle that people should have access to independent legal advice.· The wife had no independent advice.· On independent advice, the syndicate of more than 200 banks appears to have decided Eurotunnel is no longer a bankable proposition.· Price Waterhouse had been used to help with quality issues and to provide independent advice.· The side letter advised her to take independent advice.· Legal Advice: Access to independent legal advice, assistance and representation is essential to any refugee determination process.
· The two older children had no legal advice.· Obtaining good current legal advice is an important part of determining a point of view about the disease.· We propose to deal with abuses and to ensure that asylum seekers have the free legal advice that they need.· He claimed he should have sought legal advice before wrongfully using tax-exempt foundations to finance a televised college course.· We are taking details, legal advice and our rights to sue for damages are fully reserved.· In certain areas law centres, staffed by professional lawyers and advisers, offer a good free legal advice service.· This broadly relates to communications between lawyer and client either in relation to the giving of legal advice or in contemplation of legal proceedings.· Accordingly, proper legal advice should be taken to ensure all protection available is actually taken advantage of.
· The medical advice remains that public transport single-pilot operations should not be permitted by pilots who have passed age sixty.· Similarly, medical advice about the necessity for circumcision varies with the times.· He claimed he was really being punished for making medical advice too cheap at 6d.· In addition to its services, which Sniffen said include medical advice, the center offers food, clothing and emergency loans.· If you are concerned, seek medical advice.· Nine out of ten have done so without any medical advice.· In alcoholic liver disease, transplant assessment was considered appropriate in the case of sustained abstinence following medical advice.· Until the late 1950s, medical advice to people with heart problems and high blood pressure was to rest.
· The safest way to ensure that you are getting the best practical business advice for your money is to buy from Croner.· Ma, I just need some practical advice.· Perhaps the most practical advice is to contact a particular person at the creditor's premises and explain your financial difficulties.· I learned to depend on him for practical advice under fire.· The Employment Service can give practical advice on employing people with disabilities.· We need some solid practical advice on benefits and services. 4.· Use the expertise and facilities of your local authorities and voluntary services for practical help, advice and social activities.· The Beggar reproves him, then turns to practical advice.
· Also concerned are the Gloucestershire fire service who suggested the organisers should take professional advice.· No fuss, no muss and no need for professional advice.· In either case it is advisable to seek professional legal advice.· More than ever, clear thought and sound professional advice is required.· However, Mr Nawroze does warn young debtors to seek professional advice.· Until then, green form professional advice will continue to be available.· It is essential to have good professional advice, and to review the adequacy of your insurance cover from time to time.· Have the flexibility of being able to shop around for the best possible deals and get the best professional advice.
· However, the market is highly specialised and it is important to operate only on the basis of sound advice.· Even when commenting on the poor service in the hotel he genuinely attempts to offer sound advice.· They have both made very substantial contributions to the progress of the Group and we will miss their sound advice.· Laura Lee's article was well balanced and gave sound advice on a variety of ways forward.· Any reader wanting the right detector to suit his pocket and plenty of sound advice is welcome to give me a ring.· Their quality of work is excellent and they offer good, sound advice.· More than ever, clear thought and sound professional advice is required.· The days when bank managers ranked with doctors in local communities because of sound advice and fair treatment of customers have long gone.
· Full use should be made of visual aids and internal specialist advice should be taken.· A corporate role could just be confined to the provision of specialist services, such as marketing research and specialist advertising advice.· Should they be the main source of more specialist support and advice for community carers of all types?· You may need to be referred for specialist advice and treatment.· He gave her specialist child custody advice and helped her win legal aid for her court battle.· A range of specialist advice is available to Polytechnic students in general through Student Services.· Without specialist financial advice, obtaining such a large amount; of credit could prove foolhardy in the extreme.· Investing in specialist advice to squeeze more from fertiliser inputs now could help you stay in front of those changes.
· However, 39% felt tax planning was the most useful area of advice, and only 27% cited business strategy.· They entertained them with the utmost hospitality and before they bade them farewell Helenus gave them useful advice about their journey.· Kit-house companies will help you design your home and provide useful advice.· Ask around: recommendations from friends or relatives can be more useful than formal advice.· This one contains some more useful advice at this particular stage.· Sometimes you can give useful medical advice over the radio.· These specialists can offer useful advice and practical support.
NOUN
· They will share hopes, problems, enthusiasms, trade knowledge, offer advice, relate their plans.· If you are depressed, see your doctor, who will be able to discuss your difficulties with you and offer advice.· Professional career counsellors can assess your strengths and weaknesses and offer advice.· You can make suggestions, offer advice and give support but final decisions must be theirs.· The social work staff visit and inspect and offer advice and guidance where necessary in the interests of the child.· Help the Aged Community Alarms Department offers advice on alarms.· They would be available to share expertise, offer advice and provide an informed focus for locally based educational advance.· Whenever economists make predictions or offer advice they use principles.
· The location of money advice services is, however, haphazard.· Creditors would pay a share of the money recovered through money advice services to those services.· In certain areas law centres, staffed by professional lawyers and advisers, offer a good free legal advice service.· The company also offers an invaluable planning and advice service for people who would rather undertake to do the work themselves.· We will set up a new Family Credit telephone advice service to support working families.· The charity's free and confidential advice service on all aspects of residential and nursing home care will continue.
· And cycle it certainly is: area tutors and in-bureau tutors come from the ranks of the advice workers.· Indeed many are still advice workers and are thus constantly furnished with very real on-going practical experience to support their tutoring role.· In addition personal differences among trainee advice workers must be accommodated.· Under pressure, an advice worker may be tempted to take short cuts.· They have a formal code of recruitment and selection and a personnel specification for the task of advice worker.· However the immediate task of most advice workers is to help the clients in the interview room cope with day-to-day pressing problems.· Some of the advice workers surveyed were concerned that they should work as a team.· The inexperienced advice worker thus need no longer feel a burden on colleagues, as the need for support has formally been recognised.
VERB
· Not everyone accepts Machiavelli's advice that rulers should dispense favours slowly and inflict pain all at once.· But we know that that pain and suffering could have been avoided had you accepted earlier advice.· The master, nevertheless, will always retain the power either to accept or reject the advice.· I doubt if he will accept my advice.· If the Government accepts this ridiculous advice, half of us will be put on the dole.· Apart from that situation the Secretary of State is not in my judgment bound to accept the advice of the judges.· Do not ask for or accept information, advice, or direction except from railway officials or the Travellers' Aid.
· But at the moment Thamesdown Borough Council isn't acting on that advice ... because its worried about the legal implications.· She was acting on the advice of her therapist in speaking thus.· The only reason the bank advanced was that it was acting on the advice of the Federal Reserve.· In performing this duty the directors usually act on the advice of the issuing house and the lawyers acting.· He added progress would be limited until housing and social services merged and acted on the advice of clients.· No one knows what society would be like if everyone acted on the advice of those who openly advocate it.· Here the garrison, acting on advice from Philip, refused to admit him.
· On occasions when talking about the case, I have been asked what advice I would have given to Profumo.· Her fa-ther finally traveled to an oracle of Apollo to ask his advice on how to get her a good husband.· To be on the safe side, always ask your doctor's advice before making a final decision.· But I was the one asking for advice.· He again apologises, this time for his long moan, and asks advice.· This failure is a reason one man who once asked him for advice came to overshadow Robinson on his own turf.· If you have an existing bedframe, always ask for advice, as the wrong combination may cause damage to the mattress.· Explain your needs and ask for their advice and help.
· Mind you, I must admit that having followed my own advice it's so far failed.· Marvin was always doing this, trying to make the President feel he was breaking promises by not following his advice.· It's always wise to follow the technical advice offered by paving manufacturers when preparing the foundations of your patio.· So far, Gingrich has declined to follow his own advice.· This was followed by final production advice and then the national network broadcast at 6 o'clock.· Despite my inability to follow my own advice, we wind our way into the heart of the Cerro Colorado Mountains.· It is apparent that he followed Miller's advice on the establishment of lawns and walks.· The waiters are not shy about recommending their favorite dishes. Follow their advice at your own risk.
· The next tactic they use is to give us advice.· Then everyone began giving advice to the teacher who had stepped in the fire ants.· If you wait for inspiration it may be more difficult for the Careers Service to give constructive advice.· Throughout the play characters are giving advice to one another as to how they should behave.· The social worker can give practical help and advice on all these tasks.· Even during the operation, performed by other maternal uncles, there is much talking, humour and giving of advice.· Providing the right foods to the player on the course can be almost as important as giving the correct playing advice.· This may result in his experiencing conflicting approaches and being given contradictory advice.
· But he has heeded the advice.· A major complaint voiced by the physicians was that patients did not heed the medical advice of the staff.· Afterwards, Coleman urged his new colleagues to reject this poisoned chalice, but only the Esseffs heeded his advice.· For the most part, they heeded my advice.· The cabinet's current review of the tax now looks likely to heed this advice and go for the quick chop.· Politics and economics have heeded the advice of biologists and conservationists but little.
· It was Graham herself, ignoring strong advice from Post lawyers, who made the call.· The fee was 25,000 - and Collins ignored the advice of a friend when he signed.· If you routinely ignore this bit of advice, like most travelers, take a minute now and think about it.· It's believed they were shot after ignoring advice to turn back.· I've tried everything from ignoring them to offering advice and I don't know what to do anymore.· I do so hope he ignores my advice.· The Thing could be deliberately infuriating at times, but it didn't pay to ignore its advice.
· Parents or others with child care problems may also need legal advice.· Buffalo needed expert advice and specific strategies to shape the district's future, he said.· Also ask him for the telephone number of the Home Service Adviser for your area, in case you need further advice.· She needs advice and encouragement more than she would ever admit.· Parents may also need some advice and discussion about the types of high-calorie food that are important for weight gain and growth.· Your spokesman will also need some advice on dress for television.· Larger exporters will probably need more specialised advice.· Everybody, but especially people with a mental disorder, needs expert legal advice when faced with statutory confinement.
· You should be able to obtain advice from a dietitian at the hospital on diet and food supplements.· No one recommended to Mrs. O'Brien that she should obtain legal advice.· Anyone injured at work can obtain advice quickly from their local citizen's advice bureau.· The first principle must be to obtain good advice.· However, studies demonstrate that obstructions on the way of obtaining legal advice have different effects on different sorts of people.· We list here some other places where you may be able to obtain help or advice.· Ample opportunity appeared to exist for local people to obtain free advice on basic legal problems.· The key element is to obtain professional advice on the value of the assets at current use and for development.
· Kit-house companies will help you design your home and provide useful advice.· In February 1995, PacTel hired Salomon to provide strategic advice.· And in the London area, we have introduced an information service to provide employees with advice on childcare options.· The consultants also reviewed certain expansion issues to provide advice on matters of potential litigation.· The services are available from hospitals, clinics and family doctors who have agreed to provide family planning advice.· Briefing sessions should provide advice on the precautions that expatriates may take to reduce health risks.· Drugs Help Mainliners Has support groups and provides advice for people with HIV/AIDS who are, or have been, drug users.
· We received notification of advice sessions for Merseyside businesses.· We receive reports and advice from the State Board of Health twice a week.· Take your time choosing your ring and enjoy the benefit of receiving expert help and advice from the Beaverbrooks professionally trained staff.· Those over 70 and certain other vulnerable groups are entitled to receive advice and assistance connected with wills.· Only 14 % had received advice about including mediation clauses in contracts.· A family centre may also accommodate the child and his family while they receive advice, guidance and counselling.· We will also ensure that home-buyers receive proper advice about the potential cost of their mortgages in future years.· I received good knowledgeable advice, that worked. and most importantly, I was treated like a human being.
· It is important that you seek advice from a lawyer if either of these situations arises.· I spoke to James, Janet, and Pat on the phone every day, seeking comfort and advice.· It will normally be necessary to seek expert advice on the realisable values of all the major assets.· They had sought my advice, and I had recommended this machine.· You can tell him what you've done, what you intend doing, and seek his advice.· After seeking advice from Norman, his playing partner, Garcia took a drop, moving away from the sign.· Cystitis: When to seek advice Urgently, Right now!· Then we ask them to seek advice.
· I took the woman's advice and looked for work paid by the hour.· She took her parents' advice and became an art major at Eastern Michigan University.· Also concerned are the Gloucestershire fire service who suggested the organisers should take professional advice.· As for Richard, take my advice and cut your losses.· He took the advice and turned in about 2.00 a.m.· She did not take her own advice, either as a ground-breaking lawmaker or later as an educator and volunteer public servant.· The Profitboss takes his secretary into his confidence, seeks her opinion, takes her advice.· My dearest neighbor I have been riding in taxicabs the livelong day, wad have taken your advice.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
  • Abdominal complaints Abdomen: When to seek advice Urgently, Right now!
  • Almost three years since she sought help for the severe seizures, Harlan had her surgery.
  • It will normally be necessary to seek expert advice on the realisable values of all the major assets.
  • She can walk into a family planning clinic and seek assistance.
  • The more Marcus thought about it, the more he realized that he would have to seek help from Fanshawe.
  • They had sought my advice, and I had recommended this machine.
  • And a word of advice just you be careful of that old goat, Moreton.
  • And a word of warning - when you arrive in Hye-on-Wye beware of the second-hand bookshops.
  • But business advisors in the city have sounded a word of caution.
  • He would hand her a sheaf of uncounted bank notes, which she received without a word of thanks.
  • However, a word of caution is in order.
  • Now a word of warning about the stitch patterns in the pattern book.
  • Take a word of advice, Mr Watt.
  • You won't mind a word of advice?
Word family
WORD FAMILYnounadviceadviseradvisoradvisabilityadjectiveadvisable ≠ inadvisableadvisoryverbadviseadverbadvisedly
 an opinion you give someone about what they should do:  You should have followed my advice.advice on/about advice on saving energy I need some advice about my computer.on somebody’s advice On her doctor’s advice (=because her doctor advised her) Smith decided to take early retirement.GRAMMAR: Comparisonadvice• You give someone some advice: · My father gave me some good advice. ✗ Don’t say: some advices Advice is an uncountable noun and cannot be used in the plural.• You give someone a piece of advice: · My father gave me a piece of good advice. ✗Don’t say: an advicetip• You give someone a tip: · My father gave me a good tip.• Tip is a countable noun and can be used in the plural: · I got some good tips.advise• Don’t confuse the noun advice /ədˈvaɪs/ with the verb advise /ədˈvaɪz/. You say: · Can you advise me? ✗Don’t say: Can you advice me?Grammar guide ‒ NOUNSCOLLOCATIONSverbsgive somebody some advice· My father once gave me some useful advice.· The scheme has given advice and training to scores of youngsters taking part.get some advice· I decided to get some advice from a specialist.ask somebody’s advice· Can I ask your advice about something?ask for advice· If in doubt, always ask for advice.take/follow somebody’s advice (also act on somebody’s advice formal) (=do what someone advises you to do)· He followed his doctor’s advice and went on a low-fat diet.· The king acted on his advice and ordered his soldiers to get ready for battle.listen to somebody’s advice (also heed somebody’s advice formal) (=pay attention to someone’s advice)· I wish I had listened to her advice.ignore/disregard somebody’s advice (=not do what someone tells you)· The accident happened because she ignored their advice.go/turn to somebody for advice· People often go to him for advice about their problems.seek advice (=try to get some advice)· If you have any of these symptoms you should seek urgent advice.offer advice· They can offer advice to those who wish to quit drinking.pass on some advice (=give someone advice that you have learned or been given)· Readers can pass on advice about gardening.adjectivesgood/excellent/useful/helpful· The book is full of good advice.sound (=sensible)· I thought that this was sound advice.wrong· Unfortunately all the advice they gave me was wrong.bad advice· Financial advisors can be fined if they give bad advice to a client.practical advice· The programme aims to offer practical advice on healthy eating.detailed advice· The website gives detailed advice about making bombs.professional/expert/specialist advice· It’s advisable to get professional advice before starting any building work.legal/medical/financial etc advice· Good legal advice can be expensive.independent/impartial advice (=from someone who is not involved and will not get an advantage)· The banks claim to offer independent financial advice.conflicting advice (=very different opinions about what you should do)· I’ve asked several people, and they’ve all given me conflicting advice.phrasesa piece of advice (also a bit of advice informal)· Let me give you a piece of advice.a word of advice spoken (=used when advising someone what to do)· A word of advice: look at the small print in the contract very carefully.advice + NOUNan advice centre/service/desk/bureau· They offer a 24-hour advice service to customers.THESAURUSadvice noun [uncountable] an opinion that is given to someone about what they should do: · His advice was to give up smoking.tip noun [countable] a simple but useful piece of advice about the best way to do something: · useful tips on healthy eatingrecommendation noun [countable] advice about what to do, usually given by an expert or a group of people who have studied the matter: · one of the major recommendations of the reportguidance noun [uncountable] helpful general advice, especially about what to do in your life, your work etc: · Young people need guidance from their parents.· a careers guidance counsellor
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