consult

consult, negotiate, confer

动词 consult:

1. get or ask advice from
   同义词：confer with
2. seek information from
   同义词：refer, look up
3. have a conference in order to talk something over
   同义词：confer, confabulate, confab
4. advise professionally

1. You had better consult a doctor soon.
   你最好快点去看医生。
2. He paused to consult his notes, and then proceeded with his questions.
   他停下来看了看笔记，然后继续提问。
3. I want to consult with my pillow before I take a decision.
   在我做出决定前，我要好好考虑一下。
4. I will have to consult my principals before I can give you an answer on that.
   我必须同我的委托人磋商后才能就这个问题给你答复。
5. Please consult the relevant entry to find the correct word for the item concerned.
   查阅与物品搭配用的确切量词，请参考有关词条。
6. If you wish good advice, consult an old man.
   若要主意好，老人须请教。
7. I consulted with a friend on a matter.
   我和朋友商量一件事。
8. I have consulted a number of law books in the British Museums.
   我查阅了大英博物馆里许多法律书籍。

con.sult

v.（动词）
con.sult.ed,con.sult.ing,con.sults
v.tr.（及物动词）

To seek advice or information of:
请教咨询：向…请教或咨询：
例句：
consult an attorney.
请教律师

To refer to:
查阅：
例句：
consulted a telephone directory for the number.
在电话簿上查找号码

To take into account; consider:
顾及；考虑：
例句：
consult one`s checkbook before making a major purchase.
在进行大的购买行动之前先看看支票薄

v.intr.（不及物动词）
To exchange views; confer.See Synonyms at confer
磋商：交换意见；商议参见 confer
To work or serve as a consultant:
充当顾问：担任顾问或当顾问：
例句：
a retired executive who consults for several large companies.
为几个大公司担任顾问的退休官员

n.（名词）

A consultation, especially one involving physicians.
会诊：商议，尤指医生们参予的会诊

来源：
French consulter
法语 consulter
from Latin cônsult3re [frequentative of] cônsulere [to take counsel]
源自 拉丁语 cônsult3re [] cônsulere的重复动词 [听取意见]

【引伸】
consult.er
n.（名词）