counsel
gb/kˈaʊnsəl/ us/kˈaʊnsəl/
B2
Angielski
~ 4700
ügyvéd, jogi képviselő, védő, tanács, útmutatás, tanácsol, tanácsot ad
RZECZOWNIK
B2
FORMAL
1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'counsel' (a person or advice) with 'council' (a group of people who make decisions).
Znaczenie
Lawyer representing someone
Kolokacje
legal counsel
|defense counsel
|counsel for the prosecution
|seek counsel
|retain counsel
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
opponent (Refers to the opposing lawyer in a legal case.)
Tematy
law
|business
Definicja
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.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
FORMAL
2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may overuse 'counsel' in casual contexts where 'advice' would be more natural.
Znaczenie
Serious advice or guidance
Kolokacje
wise counsel
|seek counsel
|offer counsel
|heed counsel
Synonimy
advice ('Advice' is more common in everyday speech; 'counsel' is more formal and serious.)
|
guidance (Similar meaning, but can be broader and less formal.)
Antonimy
misguidance (Advice that leads someone in the wrong direction.)
Tematy
advice
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Serious advice given to help someone decide what to do.
Advice or guidance, especially given formally or with authority.
CZASOWNIK
B2
FORMAL
3
tanácsol
B1
tanácsot ad
A2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'counsel' (verb) with 'console', which means to comfort someone emotionally.
Znaczenie
To give formal advice
Kolokacje
counsel against
|counsel patience
|counsel caution
Synonimy
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'.)
Antonimy
dissuade (To advise against something; opposite of encouraging action through counsel.)
Tematy
advice
|law
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
counsel
IPA
GB/kˈaʊnsəl/
US/kˈaʊnsəl/
Sylaby i akcent
coun - sel (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (coun)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: counsel
- Plural: counsel, counsels
Verb
- Base: counsel
- 3rd Person Singular: counsels
- Present Participle: counseling, counselling
- Past: counseled, counselled
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
keep your own counsel
1/kˈip jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn kˈaʊnsəl/
idiom
Keep thoughts private
To not tell other people what you are thinking or planning.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- The board took counsel with several experts before making their choice.
- He took counsel with his advisors about the project.