consultation
🇺🇸
/ˌkɑːnslˈteɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn/
Talking with others before making a choice
The decision was made after consultation with local residents.
该决定是在与当地居民商议后做出的。
A formal meeting to talk about something
The two countries held a consultation about trade.
两国就贸易问题举行了磋商会议。
A meeting with an expert like a doctor for advice
The doctor charges $50 for a consultation.
医生收取50美元的咨询费。
Looking up information in books or other sources
The library offers many books for consultation.
图书馆提供许多可供查阅的书籍。