- [uncountable]
the act of discussing something with somebody or with a group of people before making a decision about it 咨询；商讨；磋商 a consultation document/paper/period/process 咨询文件／论文／期／过程 - consultation with somebody/something
The decision was taken after close consultation with local residents. 这项决定是在与当地居民仔细磋商后作出的。 - in consultation with somebody/something
acting in consultation with all the departments involved 和所有有关部门磋商后行事
Synonyms discussiondiscussion- conversation
- dialogue
- talk
- debate
- consultation
- chat
- gossip
- discussion a detailed conversation about something that is considered to be important:
Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. 两位领导人仍在进行讨论。
- conversation a talk, usually a private or informal one, involving two people or a small group; the activity of talking in this way:
a telephone conversation 电话交谈
- dialogue conversations in a book, play or film:
The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue. 这部小说描述多，对话少。
dialogue 亦指两个团体间为解决问题或结束争端进行的正式对话、讨论、交换意见： The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue. 总统告诉等候的记者，刚才进行了一次富有建设性的对话。
- talk a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or something important for the people involved:
I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects. 我和老板就我的事业前景进行了一次长谈。
- debate a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue:
a debate on prison reform 关于监狱制度改革的辩论
- consultation a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about something:
There have been extensive consultations between the two countries. 两国之间进行了广泛磋商。
- chat
a friendly informal conversation; informal talking. 指友好的非正式交谈、聊天 - gossip a conversation about other people and their private lives:
We had a good gossip about the boss. 我们讲了好一会儿老板的闲话。
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip about something
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation on something
- in (close) discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation with somebody
- to have a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip with somebody
- to hold a discussion/conversation/debate/consultation
Extra ExamplesTopics Preferences and decisionsc1The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans. 该公司许诺就其扩张计划广泛征求意见。 The plan was developed in close consultation with the local community. 该计划是在同当地社区的密切磋商中逐渐形成的。 There will be a period of public consultation before a decision is reached. 作出决定之前会有一段公开征求意见的时间。 They have taken this decision without any consultation. 他们未征询任何意见就作出了这一决定。 We need more consultation with the unions. 我们需要和工会进行更多的协商。 You should seek expert consultation. 你应该找专家就诊。 A consultation period will be required. 将需要一段磋商时间。 He has been acting in consultation with all the departments involved. 他一直在与所有相关部门协商采取行动。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- close
- extensive
- full
- …
- have
- hold
- document
- paper
- period
- …
- in consultation with
- without consultation
- consultation about
- …
- [countable]
a formal meeting to discuss something 商讨会；协商会 There have been extensive consultations between the two countries. 两国之间进行了广泛磋商。
Synonyms discussiondiscussion- conversation
- dialogue
- talk
- debate
- consultation
- chat
- gossip
- discussion a detailed conversation about something that is considered to be important:
Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. 两位领导人仍在进行讨论。
- conversation a talk, usually a private or informal one, involving two people or a small group; the activity of talking in this way:
a telephone conversation 电话交谈
- dialogue conversations in a book, play or film:
The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue. 这部小说描述多，对话少。
dialogue 亦指两个团体间为解决问题或结束争端进行的正式对话、讨论、交换意见： The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue. 总统告诉等候的记者，刚才进行了一次富有建设性的对话。
- talk a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or something important for the people involved:
I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects. 我和老板就我的事业前景进行了一次长谈。
- debate a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue:
a debate on prison reform 关于监狱制度改革的辩论
- consultation a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about something:
There have been extensive consultations between the two countries. 两国之间进行了广泛磋商。
- chat
a friendly informal conversation; informal talking. 指友好的非正式交谈、聊天 - gossip a conversation about other people and their private lives:
We had a good gossip about the boss. 我们讲了好一会儿老板的闲话。
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip about something
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation on something
- in (close) discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation with somebody
- to have a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip with somebody
- to hold a discussion/conversation/debate/consultation
Extra Examplesa consultation between teachers and parents 教师和家长之间的讨论会 The police chiefs will hold a consultation with all the relevant groups. 警察局长们将同所有相关群体举行协商会议。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- close
- extensive
- full
- …
- have
- hold
- document
- paper
- period
- …
- in consultation with
- without consultation
- consultation about
- …
- [countable]
a meeting with an expert, especially a doctor, to get advice or treatment （向专家请教的）咨询会；（尤指）就诊 A 30-minute consultation will cost £50. 就诊30分钟要花50英镑。
Synonyms interviewinterview- interrogation
- audience
- consultation
- interview a formal meeting at which somebody is asked questions, for example, to see if they are suitable for a particular job or course of study, or in order to find out their opinions about something:
a job interview 求职面试
- interrogation the process of asking somebody a lot of questions, especially in an aggressive way, in order to get information; an occasion on which this is done:
He confessed after four days under interrogation. 他在受讯问四天之后招认了。
- audience a formal meeting with an important person:
The Pope granted her a private audience. 教皇同意私下接见她。
- consultation
a meeting with an expert, especially a doctor, to get advice or treatment. 指向专家请教的咨询，尤指就诊
- an in-depth interview/consultation
- a police interview/interrogation
- to have/request a(n) interview/audience/consultation with somebody
- to give/grant somebody a(n) interview/audience/consultation
- to carry out/conduct an interview/interrogation
Extra ExamplesI had a consultation with a dermatologist. 我向一位皮肤科专家进行了咨询。 The practice provides medical consultations for drug addicts. 这种做法为吸毒成瘾者提供医疗咨询。 a joint consultation with doctors and patients 医生和病人的共同协商
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- personal
- private
- free
- …
- have
- provide
- seek
- …
- service
- fee
- consultation with
- [uncountable]
the act of looking for information in a book, etc. 查找；查阅；查看
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin consultatio(n-), from the verb consultare, frequentative of consulere ‘take counsel’.