The Open Dictionary

consultation

noun

UK/ˌkɒn.sʌlˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌkɑːn.sʌlˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of consultation noun

  1. C2Countable(可数名词)

    A meeting held to discuss a particular matter or to seek advice.

    商议会议；咨询会议

    • After a consultation with our legal advisors, we decided to file a lawsuit against the company.

      在与我们的法律顾问进行商议后，我们决定对该公司提起诉讼。

    • The doctor scheduled a consultation to explain the risks and benefits of the surgery to the patient.

      医生安排了一次咨询，向病人解释手术的风险和好处。

    • Following several consultations, community leaders reached an agreement on the construction of the new park.

      经过几次商议后，社区领导就新公园的建设达成了协议。

  2. C2Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The process of discussing a topic with someone to gain their insights or recommendations.

    商议；咨询；请教

    • He needs to have a consultation with his team before making the final decision.

      他需要与他的团队进行商议，才能做出最终决定。

    • The policy was developed after consultation with various stakeholders.

      该政策是在与各利益相关者进行咨询后制定的。

    • They revised the proposal after a period of consultation with other departments.

      他们在与其他部门进行一段时间的咨询后修改了提案。