counseling
gb/kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/ us/kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
B2
英语
义项
0 个义项
名词
B2
process
1
professional help for personal problems
talking to a professional to help with problems and feelings
用法模式：
[someone] gets/receives counseling (for [something])
常见错误：
Don’t confuse counseling (support and guidance) with a casual chat with a friend.
近义词
therapy (Broader term; often implies treatment by a therapist.)
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talk therapy (Emphasizes talking as the main method.)
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guidance (Less clinical; can be professional or informal.)
反义词
neglect (Not getting or providing needed support or care.)
搭配
receive counseling
|go to counseling
|attend counseling
|counseling services
|mental health counseling
|grief counseling
|family counseling
|trauma counseling
|individual counseling
|counseling session
主题
health
|mental_health
|emotions
|relationships
例句
- After the accident, she started counseling to manage her anxiety.
- The company offers free counseling services to employees.
- He found counseling helpful when he was going through a divorce.
学习者例句
- I go to counseling once a week.
- Counseling helped me feel better.
名词
B2
action
2
advice and guidance to someone
helpful advice from a person with experience
用法模式：
counseling on/about [topic]
常见错误：
Counseling is usually more formal and ongoing than a single piece of advice.
近义词
guidance (Often suggests direction or help making decisions.)
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advising (Focuses on giving recommendations; less personal support.)
反义词
misguidance (Advice that leads someone in the wrong direction.)
搭配
provide counseling
|offer counseling
|counseling on debt
|counseling about finances
|counseling for parents
|confidential counseling
|professional counseling
|counseling support
|free counseling
|telephone counseling
主题
communication
|daily_life
|work
例句
- The agency provides counseling on budgeting and saving.
- New managers can request counseling from a senior mentor.
- The helpline offers confidential counseling for people in crisis.
学习者例句
- She gave me counseling about my job choices.
名词
B2
process
3
guidance in school or college
help at school with studies and plans
用法模式：
counseling for [students]/[families]
常见错误：
Don’t confuse a counselor (advisor) with a university lecturer or teacher.
近义词
student advising (Often focuses on practical course and program decisions.)
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guidance counseling (Common term in schools, especially in the US.)
反义词
lack of support (Not having guidance available for students.)
搭配
school counseling
|guidance counseling
|college counseling
|academic counseling
|student counseling
|counseling office
|counseling center
|college admissions counseling
|college counseling program
|career and academic counseling
主题
education
|work
|youth
例句
- The school expanded counseling to support students applying to college.
- He scheduled counseling to discuss changing his major.
- Parents asked for counseling about scholarship options.
学习者例句
- I met the counselor for academic counseling.
名词
B2
process
4
support to overcome addiction
professional help to stop using drugs or alcohol
用法模式：
counseling for [addiction]/[substance use]
常见错误：
This meaning is about treatment and recovery support, not punishment.
近义词
rehab support (Less specific; can include medical treatment and structured programs.)
反义词
enabling (Behavior that supports continued harmful substance use rather than recovery.)
搭配
substance abuse counseling
|addiction counseling
|drug counseling
|alcohol counseling
|outpatient counseling
|inpatient counseling
|recovery counseling
|relapse prevention counseling
|court-ordered counseling
|counseling program
主题
health
|mental_health
|law
|family
例句
- As part of his probation, he had to complete addiction counseling.
- The clinic offers substance abuse counseling and group meetings.
- She began counseling to help her stay sober.
学习者例句
- He is in counseling for alcohol problems.
名词
C1
process
5
religious guidance and support
help and advice from a religious leader
用法模式：
pastoral counseling for [someone]/[issue]
常见错误：
Pastoral counseling is not necessarily the same as medical or psychological treatment.
近义词
spiritual guidance (Emphasizes faith and beliefs more than problem-solving.)
反义词
secular counseling (Counseling not based on religion or spiritual beliefs.)
搭配
pastoral counseling
|spiritual counseling
|faith-based counseling
|church counseling
|counseling from a pastor
|counseling from a priest
|confidential pastoral counseling
主题
religion
|mental_health
|relationships
例句
- They sought pastoral counseling after a difficult loss.
- The church offers counseling for couples and families.
- He preferred spiritual counseling to talk through his concerns.
学习者例句
- She asked her pastor for counseling.
名词
technical
C1
process
6
medical advice about inherited risks
medical counseling about genes and inherited illness
用法模式：
genetic counseling for [condition]/before [test]
常见错误：
Genetic counseling is not the same as genetic testing; it includes explanation and decision support.
近义词
genetic consultation (More general; may not emphasize ongoing counseling and support.)
反义词
uninformed decision-making (Choosing without understanding medical risks and options.)
搭配
genetic counseling
|prenatal counseling
|pre-test counseling
|post-test counseling
|genetic risk counseling
|carrier screening counseling
|counseling appointment
主题
health
|medicine
|family
例句
- They were referred for genetic counseling before starting IVF.
- Genetic counseling helped her interpret the test results.
- The doctor recommended counseling to discuss inherited cancer risk.
学习者例句
- We had genetic counseling at the hospital.
名词
legal
C1
action
7
urging or encouraging wrongdoing
in law: encouraging someone to do a crime
用法模式：
counseling [a crime]/counseling [someone] to [do something illegal]
常见错误：
This is a legal sense of counsel, not psychological counseling.
近义词
incitement (Usually emphasizes provoking others, often publicly.)
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solicitation (Often means asking someone to commit a crime.)
反义词
deterrence (Action that discourages someone from committing wrongdoing.)
搭配
counseling a crime
|counseling an offense
|counseling violence
|counseling fraud
|charged with counseling
|alleged counseling
主题
law
|crime
例句
- The statute covers counseling violence as well as carrying it out.
- Prosecutors argued that his messages amounted to counseling an offense.
- The judge found no evidence of counseling anyone to break the law.
语法
词典原形
counseling
IPA
GB/kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
US/kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
音节与重音
coun - sel - ing （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (coun)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: counseling
- Plural: counseling
词族
Core family
counsel
verb B2
counselor
noun
Related words
counselling
noun B2
counsellor
noun B1
Advanced or less common
counselee
noun
相关表达
career counseling
1/kɚˈɪɹ kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
guidance about jobs and careers
help with choosing and finding a job
例句
- The university offers career counseling for graduating seniors.
- Career counseling helped her decide to switch fields.
- He booked career counseling to improve his resume and interview skills.
counseling session
1/kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ sˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
one scheduled counseling meeting
one meeting with a counselor
例句
- I have a counseling session this afternoon.
- The first counseling session focused on setting goals.
- He missed a counseling session and had to reschedule.
couples counseling
1/kˈʌpəlz kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
therapy for relationship problems
counseling to help a couple
例句
- They started couples counseling to work on trust issues.
- Couples counseling helped them communicate without shouting.
- Her partner refused to go to couples counseling.
go to counseling
1/ɡˈoʊ tə kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
attend counseling appointments
to meet a counselor for help
例句
- I decided to go to counseling after my panic attacks got worse.
- They went to counseling together to talk through their issues.
- He doesn’t want anyone at work to know he goes to counseling.
in counseling
1/ˈɪn kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
currently receiving counseling
having counseling now
例句
- She’s been in counseling since last year.
- While he was in counseling, he learned healthier coping skills.
- They kept the fact that he was in counseling private.
marriage counseling
1/mˈɛɹɪd͡ʒ kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
therapy for married couples
counseling to help a marriage
例句
- They tried marriage counseling after years of arguments.
- Marriage counseling can help couples rebuild trust.
- He suggested marriage counseling instead of separating.
premarital counseling
1/pɹimˈɛɹətəl kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
counseling before getting married
counseling before a wedding
例句
- They signed up for premarital counseling through their church.
- Premarital counseling helped them talk about money and family plans.
- Some couples choose premarital counseling even if they feel confident.
seek counseling
1/sˈik kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
try to get professional help
to look for counseling and start it
例句
- If you feel overwhelmed, seek counseling from a licensed professional.
- Many students seek counseling during exam season.
- He finally sought counseling for his anger.