1ASK A QUESTION[intransitiveI, transitiveT] to ask for information or advice from someone because it is their job to know something 咨询;请教
If symptoms persist, consult a doctor without delay.
如果症状持续的话,马上咨询医生。
consult somebody about something
An increasing number of people are consulting their accountants about the tax laws.
越来越多的人向会计师咨询有关税法的问题。
consult with
I need to consult with my lawyer.
我需要咨询一下我的律师。
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In everyday English, people usually say ask someone, or see someone, rather than consult someone: 在日常英语中,人们一般用ask someone或see someone,而不说consult someone
You need to ask your lawyer.
你要问问你的律师。
I think you should go and see your doctor.
我觉得你要去看看医生。
2DISCUSS[intransitiveI, transitiveT] to discuss something with someone so that you can make a decision together 〔与某人〕商议,商量〔以便共同作出决定〕
I can’t believe you sold the car without consulting me!
我真不敢相信你不和我商量一下就把车给卖了!
consult with
The president consulted with European leaders before taking action.
总统在采取行动以前曾与欧洲领导人商议。
3LOOK FOR[transitiveT] to look for information in a book, map, list etc 查阅
You should consult your lawyer before exchanging contracts.
see to go to someone and ask them for for their advice, especially a professional person such as a lawyer or doctor. See is the usualword to use in everyday English
I think he needs to see a doctor.
Why don’t you go and see an accountant?
ask somebody’s advice to ask someone to tell you what they think you should do in a particular situation
I asked my teacher’s advice when it was time to apply for colleges.
check with somebody to ask someone whether something is correct or a good idea
Check with your doctor before starting on a new exercise program.
turn to somebody to go to someone to ask for help, advice, or sympathy
Many people who were struggling to repay mortgages turned to the Citizens’ Advice Bureau for help.
pick somebody’s brains informal to ask someone who knows a lot about something for their ideas about it
The conference was a great place to meet other managers and pick their brains about issues I was also facing.