Definition of consult in English:

consult

verb ˈkɒnsʌltkənˈsəlt

[with object]

1Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional)
请教，求教；向（专家）咨询
if you consult a solicitor, making a will is a simple procedure
Example sentencesExamples
- If pain and lack of range of motion continue after six to eight weeks, consult a medical professional.
- I suggest that those in the government in charge of catching corruptors consult a cardiac expert before it's too late.
- Henry Schlee is a regular skier in Whistler and always consults the experts at Holiday Whistler for advice on great Whistler rental accommodation.
- In that case, consult a professional cleaner or simply throw out the article and replace it.
- The next day, major newspapers such as The Times and the Washington Post began consulting forensic experts and reporting stories that raised similar questions.
- And then there are the men and women who spend years going to doctors and specialists and consulting every expert on the subject but still fail to get their one wish - to have a child of their own.
- It is clear that they were documents containing information which had been obtained by the plaintiffs with a view to consulting their professional adviser.
- Before removing stains, consult a professional cleaner or read our article on removing stains.
- You should also consult your accountant and financial adviser.
- The Information Commissioner was not consulted by the Government before these amendments were tabled.
- If the householder does not like his advice, he may consult another practitioner.
- The President rejected the mercy petition after consulting legal experts, including Attorney General Milon Banerji.
- Do always consult an expert for advice on international adoption agencies and orphanages.
- Anyone seeking such advice should consult a competent professional.
- Continue to engage and consult professional trainers, breeders and other specialists.
- If your child shows symptoms of allergies, consult a medical specialist for advice.
- You should consult a licensed professional who can advise you about your financial affairs before you make any decisions.
- He further added that ‘The Government made its decision without consulting experts in the trade.’
- This information is not necessarily readily available to novice investors, who might do well to consult a financial adviser.
- However, the personal trainer should not perform assisted stretching without first consulting the rehab professional who previously treated the client.
Synonyms
ask, seek advice/information from, take counsel from, call on/upon/in, turn to, have recourse to
informal pick someone's brains
1. 1.1 Have discussions with (someone), typically before undertaking a course of action.
  （尤指采取行动前）和…商量，和…商议
  patients are entitled to be consulted about their treatment
  病人有权要求医生就治疗问题和他们进行商议。
  no object the government must consult with interested bodies
  政府必须和有关的团体进行磋商。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He said he would be consulting staff about the proposals before deciding what course of action the branch would take.
  They had been worried after one doctor altered Thomas's treatment without consulting a junior colleague responsible for his care.
  We consulted people and began the process of tendering.
  If you genuinely want new ideas, don't forget to consult people you respect who have never worked in your industry
  It shouldn't be left till the flames are coming out the top of the plant before people are consulted.
  I am sure if the organizers of the Awards had consulted the right persons the results would have been different.
  The Council consulted him and discussed legislative projects, while the Senate voted on those projects.
  He said that at the centre of the present crisis was the fact that the federal council had taken a course of action without consulting the people.
  Councillors have arranged a meeting at the end of November to discuss consulting all residents on the festival's future.
  Advances in our understanding of the human genome not only have a considerable impact on consulting individuals and their families but also on the population in general.
  The report recommends seeking additional funds for the skate park, but also includes consulting young people about which facilities they see as most important for them.
  ‘We will be consulting local people about going through the tunnel - an option is to provide two routes, one through and another over the top,’ Mr McQuillan said.
  The people were consulted and have spoken; it is just unfortunate that many of Europe's politicians dislike their reply.
  She highlighted her concerns at how the Irish people were never consulted about signing up to an EU constitution.
  The council has already consulted the people on what they want.
  As in '99, opponents of a republic with an Australian Head of State will complain that consulting the people is a waste of time and money.
  No one of course consulted the Scottish people, and widespread popular opposition greeted the Union.
  Of course I am not consulted by State-owned enterprises before they put up prices.
  I wonder if people were even consulted before drawing up this plan.
  Bexley Council is currently consulting people about its plans to spend £4m during the next five years on expanding and updating the library service.
  Synonyms
  confer, discuss, talk, talk things over, have a talk, exchange views, have discussions, converse, communicate, parley
  deliberate, debate, negotiate
  informal chew the fat, powwow, have a confab, talk turkey, palaver, put their heads together
  formal confabulate
  consider, take into consideration/account, have regard to, respect, have an eye to
2. 1.2 Refer for information to (a book, diary, or watch)
  查阅；参考
  she consulted a large desk diary
  Example sentencesExamples
  For paper, he went to university libraries and consulted old books, quickly ripping out the blank endpapers whenever no one was looking.
  I made a show of consulting my watch and quickly bade the place goodbye.
  After consulting the phone book, I grabbed the old receiver and dialed Rick Miles' phone number.
  Patricia Dillon pointed out that since his statement last May, Dunlop would have been able to consult his diary.
  She began to catch up after those wasted years and read books and consulted the dictionary constantly.
  Gualtero set his spoon down too and consulted his pocket watch.
  Around 2.25 a.m. (I was consulting my watch forever that night), he made his appearance.
  Serena watched him consult his electronic notepad then head for the door of the hotel room.
  In the South Front section of the building the actual corridors at the head of stacks are so narrow it is only possible to sit across the short side of a table while consulting a book.
  After changing jeans and shoes, he went down to the drawing room to consult the address book beside the telephone.
  Shortly afterwards, Frosty consults his watch in mock horror.
  He had refreshed his memory by consulting the meticulous diaries he has kept throughout his career.
  I would not consult watches or diaries if I did not need time to do things, if I did not need to do things on time.
  Visitors sometimes leave empty-handed, having achieved their purpose by consulting a book or score.
  Each one consults their watch or mobile phone, and then tells him, but he keeps asking.
  If one is familiar with the existing sources pertaining to the First and Second Banks of the United States, there will be nothing to gain by consulting this book.
  The next day he consulted Mouton's book and found that Pell was correct.
  Later in the story when he writes Mr. Lincoln a letter asking for help, he consults Milton's book.
  Content that everything is in order, Mark consults his watch and decides to make himself a cup of coffee, realizing that Tommy won't be arriving for at least half an hour.
  Yes, I am consulting the Book According to Megan.
  Synonyms
  refer to, turn to, look something up in

noun ˈkɒnsʌltkənˈsəlt

North American

An act of consulting a professional; a consultation.
after a consult with his attorneys, he retracted his previous statement
Example sentencesExamples
- Surprisingly, the receptionist got really upset about that and informed me that I'd have to wait considerably longer than half an hour for a consult.
- Besides the fact that a consult might cost as much as $100 an hour, they were confident that the garden center staff would do a better job.
- Besides, the look on the attorney's face when the physician recommended such a consult would have made it all worth it!
- The regular vets couldn't handle his broken leg, so I ended up at the orthopedic surgery experts, having a consult.
- I received a call from the OR, telling me to wait before I brought the patient back because the physician had to go to the unit for a consult.
- The health care provider schedules a consult for Mr Jones and his family with the dietitian and a registered nurse, both certified diabetes educators.
- His cardiologist promptly referred Michael over to St. E's for a consult.
- Just that morning, Dr Wentworth had approached Dr Ferrars for a consult regarding a suspected cardiac tumour in a female patient.
- A consult can be requested at the physician's discretion.
- If no physical problems are determined, then treatment or referral for a behavioral consult may be needed.
- Finally, if treatments don't seem to be helping, it is worthwhile to get a consult.
- They then suggest I should spend my time and my money to give them a free consult.
- During the last procedure of the day, the surgeon receives a consult from a primary care physician who has referred a patient in the ER experiencing right lower quadrant pain.
- When the ER doctors noticed the slight bruising, they ran a CAT scan and called for a neurology consult.
- Instead of throwing him in jail as a public nuisance, and possibly arranging a psych consult, they elect him to civic office.
- We can easily obtain a consult for this treatment if it is felt to be most appropriate.
- The nurse performs the history and physical, writes admitting orders, and calls the neurosurgeon for a consult.
- The doctor leaves the curtained area and the patient on whose behalf he was called down for a neurology consult.
- A psychiatric consult suggested the possibility of major depression.
- Any obese patient should have a nutritional consult.

Origin

Early 16th century (in the sense 'confer'): from French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere 'take counsel'.

Rhymes

cult, exult, indult, insult, penult, result, ult

Definition of consult in US English:

consult

verbkənˈsəltkənˈsəlt

[with object]

1Seek information or advice from (someone with expertise in a particular area)
请教，求教；向（专家）咨询
you should consult a financial advisor
Example sentencesExamples
- If your child shows symptoms of allergies, consult a medical specialist for advice.
- Continue to engage and consult professional trainers, breeders and other specialists.
- You should also consult your accountant and financial adviser.
- This information is not necessarily readily available to novice investors, who might do well to consult a financial adviser.
- In that case, consult a professional cleaner or simply throw out the article and replace it.
- If pain and lack of range of motion continue after six to eight weeks, consult a medical professional.
- Anyone seeking such advice should consult a competent professional.
- You should consult a licensed professional who can advise you about your financial affairs before you make any decisions.
- If the householder does not like his advice, he may consult another practitioner.
- I suggest that those in the government in charge of catching corruptors consult a cardiac expert before it's too late.
- And then there are the men and women who spend years going to doctors and specialists and consulting every expert on the subject but still fail to get their one wish - to have a child of their own.
- It is clear that they were documents containing information which had been obtained by the plaintiffs with a view to consulting their professional adviser.
- Henry Schlee is a regular skier in Whistler and always consults the experts at Holiday Whistler for advice on great Whistler rental accommodation.
- Do always consult an expert for advice on international adoption agencies and orphanages.
- The President rejected the mercy petition after consulting legal experts, including Attorney General Milon Banerji.
- However, the personal trainer should not perform assisted stretching without first consulting the rehab professional who previously treated the client.
- The Information Commissioner was not consulted by the Government before these amendments were tabled.
- Before removing stains, consult a professional cleaner or read our article on removing stains.
- The next day, major newspapers such as The Times and the Washington Post began consulting forensic experts and reporting stories that raised similar questions.
- He further added that ‘The Government made its decision without consulting experts in the trade.’
Synonyms
ask, seek advice from, seek information from, take counsel from, call in, call on, call upon, turn to, have recourse to
1. 1.1 Have discussions or confer with (someone), typically before undertaking a course of action.
  （尤指采取行动前）和…商量，和…商议
  patients are entitled to be consulted about their treatment
  病人有权要求医生就治疗问题和他们进行商议。
  no object they've got to consult with their board of directors
  Example sentencesExamples
  ‘We will be consulting local people about going through the tunnel - an option is to provide two routes, one through and another over the top,’ Mr McQuillan said.
  Of course I am not consulted by State-owned enterprises before they put up prices.
  I wonder if people were even consulted before drawing up this plan.
  No one of course consulted the Scottish people, and widespread popular opposition greeted the Union.
  Councillors have arranged a meeting at the end of November to discuss consulting all residents on the festival's future.
  They had been worried after one doctor altered Thomas's treatment without consulting a junior colleague responsible for his care.
  It shouldn't be left till the flames are coming out the top of the plant before people are consulted.
  Advances in our understanding of the human genome not only have a considerable impact on consulting individuals and their families but also on the population in general.
  The council has already consulted the people on what they want.
  The people were consulted and have spoken; it is just unfortunate that many of Europe's politicians dislike their reply.
  We consulted people and began the process of tendering.
  Bexley Council is currently consulting people about its plans to spend £4m during the next five years on expanding and updating the library service.
  He said that at the centre of the present crisis was the fact that the federal council had taken a course of action without consulting the people.
  As in '99, opponents of a republic with an Australian Head of State will complain that consulting the people is a waste of time and money.
  The report recommends seeking additional funds for the skate park, but also includes consulting young people about which facilities they see as most important for them.
  She highlighted her concerns at how the Irish people were never consulted about signing up to an EU constitution.
  He said he would be consulting staff about the proposals before deciding what course of action the branch would take.
  If you genuinely want new ideas, don't forget to consult people you respect who have never worked in your industry
  The Council consulted him and discussed legislative projects, while the Senate voted on those projects.
  I am sure if the organizers of the Awards had consulted the right persons the results would have been different.
  Synonyms
  confer, discuss, talk, talk things over, have a talk, exchange views, have discussions, converse, communicate, parley
  consider, take into account, take into consideration, have regard to, respect, have an eye to
2. 1.2 Refer for information to (a book, watch, etc.) in order to ascertain something.
  查阅；参考
  consult the index at the back of the brochure
  Example sentencesExamples
  Content that everything is in order, Mark consults his watch and decides to make himself a cup of coffee, realizing that Tommy won't be arriving for at least half an hour.
  I made a show of consulting my watch and quickly bade the place goodbye.
  Patricia Dillon pointed out that since his statement last May, Dunlop would have been able to consult his diary.
  He had refreshed his memory by consulting the meticulous diaries he has kept throughout his career.
  Later in the story when he writes Mr. Lincoln a letter asking for help, he consults Milton's book.
  If one is familiar with the existing sources pertaining to the First and Second Banks of the United States, there will be nothing to gain by consulting this book.
  Visitors sometimes leave empty-handed, having achieved their purpose by consulting a book or score.
  She began to catch up after those wasted years and read books and consulted the dictionary constantly.
  After consulting the phone book, I grabbed the old receiver and dialed Rick Miles' phone number.
  Serena watched him consult his electronic notepad then head for the door of the hotel room.
  Each one consults their watch or mobile phone, and then tells him, but he keeps asking.
  In the South Front section of the building the actual corridors at the head of stacks are so narrow it is only possible to sit across the short side of a table while consulting a book.
  For paper, he went to university libraries and consulted old books, quickly ripping out the blank endpapers whenever no one was looking.
  Gualtero set his spoon down too and consulted his pocket watch.
  Around 2.25 a.m. (I was consulting my watch forever that night), he made his appearance.
  The next day he consulted Mouton's book and found that Pell was correct.
  I would not consult watches or diaries if I did not need time to do things, if I did not need to do things on time.
  Yes, I am consulting the Book According to Megan.
  Shortly afterwards, Frosty consults his watch in mock horror.
  After changing jeans and shoes, he went down to the drawing room to consult the address book beside the telephone.
  Synonyms
  refer to, turn to, look something up in

nounkənˈsəltkənˈsəlt

North American

An act of consulting a professional; a consultation.
after a consult with his attorneys, he retracted his previous statement
Example sentencesExamples
- During the last procedure of the day, the surgeon receives a consult from a primary care physician who has referred a patient in the ER experiencing right lower quadrant pain.
- When the ER doctors noticed the slight bruising, they ran a CAT scan and called for a neurology consult.
- The regular vets couldn't handle his broken leg, so I ended up at the orthopedic surgery experts, having a consult.
- If no physical problems are determined, then treatment or referral for a behavioral consult may be needed.
- They then suggest I should spend my time and my money to give them a free consult.
- A consult can be requested at the physician's discretion.
- Instead of throwing him in jail as a public nuisance, and possibly arranging a psych consult, they elect him to civic office.
- Finally, if treatments don't seem to be helping, it is worthwhile to get a consult.
- Any obese patient should have a nutritional consult.
- The health care provider schedules a consult for Mr Jones and his family with the dietitian and a registered nurse, both certified diabetes educators.
- His cardiologist promptly referred Michael over to St. E's for a consult.
- We can easily obtain a consult for this treatment if it is felt to be most appropriate.
- Besides the fact that a consult might cost as much as $100 an hour, they were confident that the garden center staff would do a better job.
- The doctor leaves the curtained area and the patient on whose behalf he was called down for a neurology consult.
- Surprisingly, the receptionist got really upset about that and informed me that I'd have to wait considerably longer than half an hour for a consult.
- I received a call from the OR, telling me to wait before I brought the patient back because the physician had to go to the unit for a consult.
- A psychiatric consult suggested the possibility of major depression.
- Just that morning, Dr Wentworth had approached Dr Ferrars for a consult regarding a suspected cardiac tumour in a female patient.
- Besides, the look on the attorney's face when the physician recommended such a consult would have made it all worth it!
- The nurse performs the history and physical, writes admitting orders, and calls the neurosurgeon for a consult.

Origin

Early 16th century (in the sense ‘confer’): from French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere ‘take counsel’.

词汇	consult
释义	Definition of consult in English: consult verb ˈkɒnsʌltkənˈsəlt [with object] 1Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional) 请教，求教；向（专家）咨询 if you consult a solicitor, making a will is a simple procedure Example sentencesExamples If pain and lack of range of motion continue after six to eight weeks, consult a medical professional. I suggest that those in the government in charge of catching corruptors consult a cardiac expert before it's too late. Henry Schlee is a regular skier in Whistler and always consults the experts at Holiday Whistler for advice on great Whistler rental accommodation. In that case, consult a professional cleaner or simply throw out the article and replace it. The next day, major newspapers such as The Times and the Washington Post began consulting forensic experts and reporting stories that raised similar questions. And then there are the men and women who spend years going to doctors and specialists and consulting every expert on the subject but still fail to get their one wish - to have a child of their own. It is clear that they were documents containing information which had been obtained by the plaintiffs with a view to consulting their professional adviser. Before removing stains, consult a professional cleaner or read our article on removing stains. You should also consult your accountant and financial adviser. The Information Commissioner was not consulted by the Government before these amendments were tabled. If the householder does not like his advice, he may consult another practitioner. The President rejected the mercy petition after consulting legal experts, including Attorney General Milon Banerji. Do always consult an expert for advice on international adoption agencies and orphanages. Anyone seeking such advice should consult a competent professional. Continue to engage and consult professional trainers, breeders and other specialists. If your child shows symptoms of allergies, consult a medical specialist for advice. You should consult a licensed professional who can advise you about your financial affairs before you make any decisions. He further added that ‘The Government made its decision without consulting experts in the trade.’ This information is not necessarily readily available to novice investors, who might do well to consult a financial adviser. However, the personal trainer should not perform assisted stretching without first consulting the rehab professional who previously treated the client. Synonyms ask, seek advice/information from, take counsel from, call on/upon/in, turn to, have recourse to informal pick someone's brains 1.1 Have discussions with (someone), typically before undertaking a course of action. （尤指采取行动前）和…商量，和…商议 patients are entitled to be consulted about their treatment 病人有权要求医生就治疗问题和他们进行商议。 no object the government must consult with interested bodies 政府必须和有关的团体进行磋商。 Example sentencesExamples He said he would be consulting staff about the proposals before deciding what course of action the branch would take. They had been worried after one doctor altered Thomas's treatment without consulting a junior colleague responsible for his care. We consulted people and began the process of tendering. If you genuinely want new ideas, don't forget to consult people you respect who have never worked in your industry It shouldn't be left till the flames are coming out the top of the plant before people are consulted. I am sure if the organizers of the Awards had consulted the right persons the results would have been different. The Council consulted him and discussed legislative projects, while the Senate voted on those projects. He said that at the centre of the present crisis was the fact that the federal council had taken a course of action without consulting the people. Councillors have arranged a meeting at the end of November to discuss consulting all residents on the festival's future. Advances in our understanding of the human genome not only have a considerable impact on consulting individuals and their families but also on the population in general. The report recommends seeking additional funds for the skate park, but also includes consulting young people about which facilities they see as most important for them. ‘We will be consulting local people about going through the tunnel - an option is to provide two routes, one through and another over the top,’ Mr McQuillan said. The people were consulted and have spoken; it is just unfortunate that many of Europe's politicians dislike their reply. She highlighted her concerns at how the Irish people were never consulted about signing up to an EU constitution. The council has already consulted the people on what they want. As in '99, opponents of a republic with an Australian Head of State will complain that consulting the people is a waste of time and money. No one of course consulted the Scottish people, and widespread popular opposition greeted the Union. Of course I am not consulted by State-owned enterprises before they put up prices. I wonder if people were even consulted before drawing up this plan. Bexley Council is currently consulting people about its plans to spend £4m during the next five years on expanding and updating the library service. Synonyms confer, discuss, talk, talk things over, have a talk, exchange views, have discussions, converse, communicate, parley deliberate, debate, negotiate informal chew the fat, powwow, have a confab, talk turkey, palaver, put their heads together formal confabulate consider, take into consideration/account, have regard to, respect, have an eye to 1.2 Refer for information to (a book, diary, or watch) 查阅；参考 she consulted a large desk diary Example sentencesExamples For paper, he went to university libraries and consulted old books, quickly ripping out the blank endpapers whenever no one was looking. I made a show of consulting my watch and quickly bade the place goodbye. After consulting the phone book, I grabbed the old receiver and dialed Rick Miles' phone number. Patricia Dillon pointed out that since his statement last May, Dunlop would have been able to consult his diary. She began to catch up after those wasted years and read books and consulted the dictionary constantly. Gualtero set his spoon down too and consulted his pocket watch. Around 2.25 a.m. (I was consulting my watch forever that night), he made his appearance. Serena watched him consult his electronic notepad then head for the door of the hotel room. In the South Front section of the building the actual corridors at the head of stacks are so narrow it is only possible to sit across the short side of a table while consulting a book. After changing jeans and shoes, he went down to the drawing room to consult the address book beside the telephone. Shortly afterwards, Frosty consults his watch in mock horror. He had refreshed his memory by consulting the meticulous diaries he has kept throughout his career. I would not consult watches or diaries if I did not need time to do things, if I did not need to do things on time. Visitors sometimes leave empty-handed, having achieved their purpose by consulting a book or score. Each one consults their watch or mobile phone, and then tells him, but he keeps asking. If one is familiar with the existing sources pertaining to the First and Second Banks of the United States, there will be nothing to gain by consulting this book. The next day he consulted Mouton's book and found that Pell was correct. Later in the story when he writes Mr. Lincoln a letter asking for help, he consults Milton's book. Content that everything is in order, Mark consults his watch and decides to make himself a cup of coffee, realizing that Tommy won't be arriving for at least half an hour. Yes, I am consulting the Book According to Megan. Synonyms refer to, turn to, look something up in noun ˈkɒnsʌltkənˈsəlt North American An act of consulting a professional; a consultation. after a consult with his attorneys, he retracted his previous statement Example sentencesExamples Surprisingly, the receptionist got really upset about that and informed me that I'd have to wait considerably longer than half an hour for a consult. Besides the fact that a consult might cost as much as $100 an hour, they were confident that the garden center staff would do a better job. Besides, the look on the attorney's face when the physician recommended such a consult would have made it all worth it! The regular vets couldn't handle his broken leg, so I ended up at the orthopedic surgery experts, having a consult. I received a call from the OR, telling me to wait before I brought the patient back because the physician had to go to the unit for a consult. The health care provider schedules a consult for Mr Jones and his family with the dietitian and a registered nurse, both certified diabetes educators. His cardiologist promptly referred Michael over to St. E's for a consult. Just that morning, Dr Wentworth had approached Dr Ferrars for a consult regarding a suspected cardiac tumour in a female patient. A consult can be requested at the physician's discretion. If no physical problems are determined, then treatment or referral for a behavioral consult may be needed. Finally, if treatments don't seem to be helping, it is worthwhile to get a consult. They then suggest I should spend my time and my money to give them a free consult. During the last procedure of the day, the surgeon receives a consult from a primary care physician who has referred a patient in the ER experiencing right lower quadrant pain. When the ER doctors noticed the slight bruising, they ran a CAT scan and called for a neurology consult. Instead of throwing him in jail as a public nuisance, and possibly arranging a psych consult, they elect him to civic office. We can easily obtain a consult for this treatment if it is felt to be most appropriate. The nurse performs the history and physical, writes admitting orders, and calls the neurosurgeon for a consult. The doctor leaves the curtained area and the patient on whose behalf he was called down for a neurology consult. A psychiatric consult suggested the possibility of major depression. Any obese patient should have a nutritional consult. Origin Early 16th century (in the sense 'confer'): from French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere 'take counsel'. Rhymes cult, exult, indult, insult, penult, result, ult Definition of consult in US English: consult verbkənˈsəltkənˈsəlt [with object] 1Seek information or advice from (someone with expertise in a particular area) 请教，求教；向（专家）咨询 you should consult a financial advisor Example sentencesExamples If your child shows symptoms of allergies, consult a medical specialist for advice. Continue to engage and consult professional trainers, breeders and other specialists. You should also consult your accountant and financial adviser. This information is not necessarily readily available to novice investors, who might do well to consult a financial adviser. In that case, consult a professional cleaner or simply throw out the article and replace it. If pain and lack of range of motion continue after six to eight weeks, consult a medical professional. Anyone seeking such advice should consult a competent professional. You should consult a licensed professional who can advise you about your financial affairs before you make any decisions. If the householder does not like his advice, he may consult another practitioner. I suggest that those in the government in charge of catching corruptors consult a cardiac expert before it's too late. And then there are the men and women who spend years going to doctors and specialists and consulting every expert on the subject but still fail to get their one wish - to have a child of their own. It is clear that they were documents containing information which had been obtained by the plaintiffs with a view to consulting their professional adviser. Henry Schlee is a regular skier in Whistler and always consults the experts at Holiday Whistler for advice on great Whistler rental accommodation. Do always consult an expert for advice on international adoption agencies and orphanages. The President rejected the mercy petition after consulting legal experts, including Attorney General Milon Banerji. However, the personal trainer should not perform assisted stretching without first consulting the rehab professional who previously treated the client. The Information Commissioner was not consulted by the Government before these amendments were tabled. Before removing stains, consult a professional cleaner or read our article on removing stains. The next day, major newspapers such as The Times and the Washington Post began consulting forensic experts and reporting stories that raised similar questions. He further added that ‘The Government made its decision without consulting experts in the trade.’ Synonyms ask, seek advice from, seek information from, take counsel from, call in, call on, call upon, turn to, have recourse to 1.1 Have discussions or confer with (someone), typically before undertaking a course of action. （尤指采取行动前）和…商量，和…商议 patients are entitled to be consulted about their treatment 病人有权要求医生就治疗问题和他们进行商议。 no object they've got to consult with their board of directors Example sentencesExamples ‘We will be consulting local people about going through the tunnel - an option is to provide two routes, one through and another over the top,’ Mr McQuillan said. Of course I am not consulted by State-owned enterprises before they put up prices. I wonder if people were even consulted before drawing up this plan. No one of course consulted the Scottish people, and widespread popular opposition greeted the Union. Councillors have arranged a meeting at the end of November to discuss consulting all residents on the festival's future. They had been worried after one doctor altered Thomas's treatment without consulting a junior colleague responsible for his care. It shouldn't be left till the flames are coming out the top of the plant before people are consulted. Advances in our understanding of the human genome not only have a considerable impact on consulting individuals and their families but also on the population in general. The council has already consulted the people on what they want. The people were consulted and have spoken; it is just unfortunate that many of Europe's politicians dislike their reply. We consulted people and began the process of tendering. Bexley Council is currently consulting people about its plans to spend £4m during the next five years on expanding and updating the library service. He said that at the centre of the present crisis was the fact that the federal council had taken a course of action without consulting the people. As in '99, opponents of a republic with an Australian Head of State will complain that consulting the people is a waste of time and money. The report recommends seeking additional funds for the skate park, but also includes consulting young people about which facilities they see as most important for them. She highlighted her concerns at how the Irish people were never consulted about signing up to an EU constitution. He said he would be consulting staff about the proposals before deciding what course of action the branch would take. If you genuinely want new ideas, don't forget to consult people you respect who have never worked in your industry The Council consulted him and discussed legislative projects, while the Senate voted on those projects. I am sure if the organizers of the Awards had consulted the right persons the results would have been different. Synonyms confer, discuss, talk, talk things over, have a talk, exchange views, have discussions, converse, communicate, parley consider, take into account, take into consideration, have regard to, respect, have an eye to 1.2 Refer for information to (a book, watch, etc.) in order to ascertain something. 查阅；参考 consult the index at the back of the brochure Example sentencesExamples Content that everything is in order, Mark consults his watch and decides to make himself a cup of coffee, realizing that Tommy won't be arriving for at least half an hour. I made a show of consulting my watch and quickly bade the place goodbye. Patricia Dillon pointed out that since his statement last May, Dunlop would have been able to consult his diary. He had refreshed his memory by consulting the meticulous diaries he has kept throughout his career. Later in the story when he writes Mr. Lincoln a letter asking for help, he consults Milton's book. If one is familiar with the existing sources pertaining to the First and Second Banks of the United States, there will be nothing to gain by consulting this book. Visitors sometimes leave empty-handed, having achieved their purpose by consulting a book or score. She began to catch up after those wasted years and read books and consulted the dictionary constantly. After consulting the phone book, I grabbed the old receiver and dialed Rick Miles' phone number. Serena watched him consult his electronic notepad then head for the door of the hotel room. Each one consults their watch or mobile phone, and then tells him, but he keeps asking. In the South Front section of the building the actual corridors at the head of stacks are so narrow it is only possible to sit across the short side of a table while consulting a book. For paper, he went to university libraries and consulted old books, quickly ripping out the blank endpapers whenever no one was looking. Gualtero set his spoon down too and consulted his pocket watch. Around 2.25 a.m. (I was consulting my watch forever that night), he made his appearance. The next day he consulted Mouton's book and found that Pell was correct. I would not consult watches or diaries if I did not need time to do things, if I did not need to do things on time. Yes, I am consulting the Book According to Megan. Shortly afterwards, Frosty consults his watch in mock horror. After changing jeans and shoes, he went down to the drawing room to consult the address book beside the telephone. Synonyms refer to, turn to, look something up in nounkənˈsəltkənˈsəlt North American An act of consulting a professional; a consultation. after a consult with his attorneys, he retracted his previous statement Example sentencesExamples During the last procedure of the day, the surgeon receives a consult from a primary care physician who has referred a patient in the ER experiencing right lower quadrant pain. When the ER doctors noticed the slight bruising, they ran a CAT scan and called for a neurology consult. The regular vets couldn't handle his broken leg, so I ended up at the orthopedic surgery experts, having a consult. If no physical problems are determined, then treatment or referral for a behavioral consult may be needed. They then suggest I should spend my time and my money to give them a free consult. A consult can be requested at the physician's discretion. Instead of throwing him in jail as a public nuisance, and possibly arranging a psych consult, they elect him to civic office. Finally, if treatments don't seem to be helping, it is worthwhile to get a consult. Any obese patient should have a nutritional consult. The health care provider schedules a consult for Mr Jones and his family with the dietitian and a registered nurse, both certified diabetes educators. His cardiologist promptly referred Michael over to St. E's for a consult. We can easily obtain a consult for this treatment if it is felt to be most appropriate. Besides the fact that a consult might cost as much as $100 an hour, they were confident that the garden center staff would do a better job. The doctor leaves the curtained area and the patient on whose behalf he was called down for a neurology consult. Surprisingly, the receptionist got really upset about that and informed me that I'd have to wait considerably longer than half an hour for a consult. I received a call from the OR, telling me to wait before I brought the patient back because the physician had to go to the unit for a consult. A psychiatric consult suggested the possibility of major depression. Just that morning, Dr Wentworth had approached Dr Ferrars for a consult regarding a suspected cardiac tumour in a female patient. Besides, the look on the attorney's face when the physician recommended such a consult would have made it all worth it! The nurse performs the history and physical, writes admitting orders, and calls the neurosurgeon for a consult. Origin Early 16th century (in the sense ‘confer’): from French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere ‘take counsel’.
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