Consultant Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

consultant

noun

快速理解

What does "Consultant" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Consultant"?

指提供專業建議或服務的專家,通常受僱於特定專案或客戶。

  1. 1

    專業顧問

    EN: A professional who gives expert advice in a specific field.

    翻譯: 在特定領域提供專家建議的專業人士。

  2. 2

    外部顧問

    EN: An outside expert hired by a company for a particular project or problem.

    翻譯: 公司為特定專案或問題所聘請的外部專家。

  3. 3

    醫療顧問

    EN: A senior doctor in a hospital who gives specialist advice.

    翻譯: 醫院中提供專科建議的資深醫生。

小提醒:注意:'consultant' 通常指提供建議的顧問,而非最終決策者或執行者。

發音(How to Pronounce "Consultant" in English

How to pronounce "Consultant" in English?"Consultant" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Consultant" from YouTube Videos

Euvin Naidoo: Africa as an investment

TED

And it all started almost a decade ago as a young consultant at McKinsey & Company at their first African office in Johannesburg, And there we worked with leading CEOs on African issues and African companies on turnarounds, making the companies not just the best in Africa but the best globally.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Consultant"?How does "Consultant" change by context?

1. a person who provides expert advice professionally

提供專業建議的人;顧問

The company hired a marketing consultant to improve their brand strategy.

這家公司聘請了一位行銷顧問來改善他們的品牌策略。

She works as an independent IT consultant for several tech startups.

她為幾家科技新創公司擔任獨立的資訊科技顧問。

2. a senior doctor in a hospital who is a specialist in a particular area of medicine

醫院裡某個醫學領域的資深專科醫生;顧問醫師

You will need a referral from your GP to see a hospital consultant.

你需要家庭醫生的轉介才能看醫院的顧問醫師。

The consultant surgeon reviewed the patient's scans before the operation.

顧問外科醫師在手術前審閱了病人的掃描影像。

3. a person who is consulted for advice or opinions

被徵詢意見或建議的人

He acted as a consultant to the government on environmental policy.

他擔任政府在環境政策方面的諮詢顧問。

The museum brought in a historical consultant to ensure the exhibit's accuracy.

博物館請來了一位歷史顧問,以確保展覽的準確性。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Consultant"?How to make natural sentences with "Consultant"?
PatternMeaningExample
consultant + to + noun某領域的顧問He is a consultant to the government on environmental policy. (他是政府在環境政策方面的顧問。)
consultant + for + noun為某機構/公司服務的顧問She works as a consultant for a major tech firm. (她在一家大型科技公司擔任顧問。)
consultant + on + noun在某議題/主題上的顧問We hired a consultant on digital marketing strategies. (我們聘請了一位數位行銷策略顧問。)
consultant + in + noun某領域內的顧問He is a leading consultant in the field of cybersecurity. (他是網路安全領域的頂尖顧問。)
a + adjective + consultant一位…的顧問The company brought in an independent consultant to review the project. (公司請來一位獨立顧問審查該專案。)

用法說明

How is "Consultant" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Consultant"?

consultant for + 領域 vs consultant on + 主題/議題

  • consultant for + 領域/公司:表示為某個特定領域或公司提供諮詢服務的顧問,強調服務的對象或範圍。
  • consultant on + 具體主題/議題:表示針對某個特定主題、項目或議題提供專業意見的顧問,強調諮詢的具體內容。
  • consultant to + 人/組織:表示作為某人或某組織的顧問,強調一種諮詢關係或角色。
  • consultant in + 領域:有時也用於表示在某個領域內的顧問,但較少用於具體項目。

對比例句: EN: She is a consultant for a major financial institution. 翻譯: 她是一家大型金融機構的顧問。

EN:We hired a consultant on digital transformation strategies.

翻譯:我們聘請了一位數位轉型策略顧問。

對比例句: EN: He serves as a consultant to the board of directors. 翻譯: 他擔任董事會的顧問。

EN:The company needs a consultant in risk management.

翻譯:這家公司需要一位風險管理領域的顧問。

總結建議

一般來說,"consultant for" 用於服務對象,"consultant on" 用於具體項目或議題,而 "consultant to" 則強調諮詢關係。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Consultant" and similar words?How to choose "Consultant" vs alternatives?

consultant vs advisor

「consultant」通常指提供專業建議以解決特定問題的外部專家,常為短期專案性質;「advisor」則指提供一般性指導或建議的人,關係可能較長期或正式。

consultant vs contractor

「consultant」主要提供專業知識與建議;「contractor」則側重於執行具體的工作或交付產品,通常按合約進行。

consultant vs specialist

「consultant」強調提供諮詢服務的角色;「specialist」則強調在某一領域擁有精深專業知識的人,但不一定以提供建議為主要工作。

口語用法

How is "Consultant" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Consultant"?

引述

在對話中,當引述或轉述他人的意見或建議時,常會用到這個詞。 EN: So I asked a consultant, and she said we should rethink the whole strategy. 翻譯: 所以我問了一位顧問,她說我們應該重新思考整個策略。

EN:According to the consultant we hired, the market is about to shift.

翻譯:根據我們聘請的顧問所說,市場即將轉變。

語氣強調

用來強調建議的專業性或權威性,以支持自己的論點。 EN: We're not just guessing—this comes from a top management consultant. 翻譯: 我們不是瞎猜的——這可是來自一位頂尖的管理顧問。

EN:It's not my idea; it's what the consultant recommended.

翻譯:這不是我的主意,是顧問建議的。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時,用作短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: The next step, uh... the consultant... suggested we run more tests. 翻譯: 下一步,呃...那位顧問...建議我們進行更多測試。

EN:We need to, you know, talk to the consultant about the budget first.

翻譯:我們需要,你知道的,先和顧問談談預算問題。

正式寫作注意:在正式報告或學術寫作中,應避免將 "consultant" 用作停頓填充詞,並確保引述時提供顧問的具體姓名、所屬機構或更正式的稱謂(如 "the consulting firm advised..."),以保持文章的嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Consultant"?What fixed phrases with "Consultant" should I remember?

management consultant

noun + consultant

管理顧問

IT consultant

noun + consultant

資訊科技顧問

hire a consultant

verb + a consultant

聘請顧問

work as a consultant

verb + as a consultant

擔任顧問

independent consultant

adjective + consultant

獨立顧問

financial consultant

adjective + consultant

財務顧問

bring in a consultant

verb + a consultant

引進/找來一位顧問

consultant's advice

consultant's + noun

顧問的建議

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Consultant"?Which "Consultant" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He is a consultant of a big company.

He is a consultant for a big company.

使用 'consultant of' 表示顧問是該公司的財產或所屬物,這不自然。通常使用 'consultant for'(為某公司工作)、'consultant at'(在某公司任職)或 'consultant to'(向某公司提供建議)來表示關係。

×I need to consult with a consultant doctor.

I need to consult a doctor. / I need to see a medical consultant.

'Consultant' 本身已是專業職稱(如 consultant surgeon),通常不會與職業名稱重複使用。'Consult a doctor' 是常見說法。若要強調其顧問級別,可使用 'medical consultant' 或 'consultant physician'。

×We hired a consultant to give us some advices.

We hired a consultant to give us some advice.

'Advice' 是不可數名詞,沒有複數形式,前面不能加 'a' 或 'an',也不能用 'advices'。正確用法是 'some advice' 或 'a piece of advice'。

×My job is consultant.

My job is that of a consultant. / I am a consultant by profession. / I work as a consultant.

在英文中,'My job is...' 後面通常接工作內容或職責(如 'My job is to advise clients'),或使用 'that of a + 職稱' 的結構。直接說 'My job is consultant' 不自然。更自然的說法是 'I am a consultant' 或 'I work as a consultant'。

×He is an independent consultant who works for himself.

He is an independent consultant. / He is a self-employed consultant.

'Independent consultant' 本身就意味著自僱或獨立工作,不需要再加上 'who works for himself',這會顯得多餘。如果想強調自僱,可使用 'self-employed consultant'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Consultant"?What are tense/participle forms of "Consultant"?