| 单词 | counsel |
| 释义 | counsel n. & v. --n 1. advice, esp. formally given. 2. consultation, esp. to seek or give advice. 3. (pl. same) a barrister or other legal adviser; a body of these advising in a case. 4. a plan of action. --vtr. (counselled, counselling; US counseled, counseling) 1. (often foll. by to + infin.) advise (a person). 2. a give advice to (a person) on social or personal problems, esp. professionally. b assist or guide (a person) in resolving personal difficulties. 3. (often foll. by that) recommend (a course of action). Phrases and idioms counsel of despair action to be taken when all else fails. counsel of perfection 1. advice that is ideal but not feasible. 2. advice guiding towards moral perfection. keep one's own counsel not confide in others. Queen's (or King's) Counsel Brit. a counsel to the Crown, taking precedence over other barristers. take counsel (usu. foll. by with) consult. Etymology: ME f. OF c(o)unseil, conseiller f. L consilium consultation, advice |
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