early 13c., from Old French counseil (10c.) "advice, counsel; deliberation, thought," from Latin consilium "plan, opinion" (see consultation). As a synonym for "lawyer," first attested late 14c.
counsel (v.)
late 13c., from Old French conseiller "to advise, counsel," from Latin consiliari, from consilium "plan, opinion" (see counsel (n.)). Related: Counseled. Counseling "giving professional advice on social or psychological problems" dates from 1940.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. The defence counsel warned that the judge should stop the trial.
被告辯護(hù)律師強(qiáng)烈建議法官應(yīng)該休庭。
來自柯林斯例句
2. It is wise to seek help and counsel as soon as possible.
盡快尋求幫助和建議乃明智之舉。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Singleton's counsel said after the trial that he would appeal.
審判結(jié)束后，辛格爾頓的律師表示他將會(huì)上訴。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Guscott rarely speaks out, preferring to keep his own counsel.
古斯科特很少發(fā)表意見，他更喜歡把自己的看法埋在心里。
來自柯林斯例句
5. The prime minister was right to counsel caution about military intervention.