counsel
gb/kˈaʊnsəl/ us/kˈaʊnsəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 4700
ügyvéd, jogi képviselő, védő, tanács, útmutatás, tanácsol, tanácsot ad
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
FORMAL
1
Vzorec užití:
[someone's] counsel
The defendant spoke quietly with her counsel before answering.
A vádlott halkan beszélt a védőjével, mielőtt válaszolt.
He hired new legal counsel to handle the case.
Új jogi képviselőt fogadott az ügy kezelésére.
Counsel for the defense argued that the evidence was insufficient.
Učební příklady
She talked to her counsel before the trial.
A tárgyalás előtt beszélt az ügyvédjével.
His counsel told him to stay quiet.
Az ügyvédje azt tanácsolta neki, hogy ne szólaljon meg.
The company has good legal counsel.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'counsel' (a person or advice) with 'council' (a group of people who make decisions).
Význam
Lawyer representing someone
Kolokace
legal counsel
|defense counsel
|counsel for the prosecution
|seek counsel
|retain counsel
Synonyma
lawyer (More common in everyday English; 'counsel' is more formal, often used in legal contexts.)
|
attorney (Primarily American English term for a lawyer; similar meaning but different usage regionally.)
Antonyma
opponent (Refers to the opposing lawyer in a legal case.)
Témata
law
|business
Definice
A lawyer who gives advice and helps people in court.
A lawyer or group of lawyers who give legal advice and represent clients in legal matters.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
FORMAL
2
Vzorec užití:
to give [someone] counsel
She sought her mentor's counsel before making the decision.
Kikérte a mentora tanácsát, mielőtt meghozta a döntést.
He offered wise counsel during difficult times.
Bölcs tanácsot adott a nehéz időkben.
Their elders gave them counsel on how to resolve the dispute.
Učební příklady
I asked my teacher for counsel.
Tanácsot kértem a tanáromtól.
She gave me good counsel about my job.
Jó tanácsot adott a munkámmal kapcsolatban.
He listened to his friend's counsel.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse 'counsel' in casual contexts where 'advice' would be more natural.
Význam
Serious advice or guidance
Kolokace
wise counsel
|seek counsel
|offer counsel
|heed counsel
Synonyma
advice ('Advice' is more common in everyday speech; 'counsel' is more formal and serious.)
|
guidance (Similar meaning, but can be broader and less formal.)
Antonyma
misguidance (Advice that leads someone in the wrong direction.)
Témata
advice
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Serious advice given to help someone decide what to do.
Advice or guidance, especially given formally or with authority.
SLOVESO
B2
FORMAL
3
tanácsol
B1
tanácsot ad
A2
Vzorec užití:
to counsel [someone] on/about [something]
The therapist counseled her to take a break from work.
A terapeuta azt tanácsolta neki, hogy tartson szünetet a munkában.
He counseled patience in dealing with the problem.
Türelmet tanácsolt a probléma kezelésében.
They were counseled on how to manage their finances.
Učební příklady
My friend counseled me to study more.
A barátom azt tanácsolta, hogy tanuljak többet.
The teacher counseled the students about safety.
A tanár tanácsokat adott a diákoknak a biztonsággal kapcsolatban.
She counseled him to be careful.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'counsel' (verb) with 'console', which means to comfort someone emotionally.
Význam
To give formal advice
Kolokace
counsel against
|counsel patience
|counsel caution
Synonyma
advise ('Advise' is more general and common; 'counsel' is more formal and often used for serious matters.)
|
recommend (Suggests giving a preferred course of action, but less formal than 'counsel'.)
Antonyma
dissuade (To advise against something; opposite of encouraging action through counsel.)
Témata
advice
|law
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To give someone serious advice about what they should do.
To give formal or serious advice to someone, especially about a moral, personal, or legal matter.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
counsel
IPA
GB/kˈaʊnsəl/
US/kˈaʊnsəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
coun - sel (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (coun)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: counsel
- Plural: counsel, counsels
Verb
- Base: counsel
- 3rd Person Singular: counsels
- Present Participle: counseling, counselling
- Past: counseled, counselled
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
keep your own counsel
1/kˈip jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn kˈaʊnsəl/
idiom
Keep thoughts private
To not tell other people what you are thinking or planning.
Příklady
- She kept her own counsel during the negotiations.
- He tends to keep his own counsel until he is ready to act.
seek counsel
1/sˈik kˈaʊnsəl/
fixed phrase
formal
Ask for professional advice
To ask a lawyer or other trusted person for advice.
Příklady
- You should seek counsel before signing the contract.
- The company sought counsel on the new regulations.
take counsel with
1/tˈeɪk kˈaʊnsəl wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
Discuss for advice
To talk with someone to get advice before deciding what to do.
Příklady
- The board took counsel with several experts before making their choice.
- He took counsel with his advisors about the project.