[] the act of discussing sth with sb or with a group of people before a decision is made 谘询；磋商；协商◆The plant was closed without any consultation with workers. 未与工人协商，工厂就关闭了。◆The decision was taken in close consultation with all the departments involved. 这项决定是经各个有关部门仔细磋商而作出的。⨁after / following / in / without consultation (with sb) （和某人）磋商後；（与某人）磋商；未（与某人）磋商⨁close / full / further / proper consultation 仔细／全面／进一步／恰当的磋商⨁public / wide / worker consultation 公开／广泛／工人协商⨁a consultation document / paper / period / process 谘询文件／期间／过程
[] a formal meeting to discuss sth 商讨会；协商会◆The firm will hold consultations with the local council before plans are finalized. 公司在计划确定下来之前，将与地方议会举行协商会议。⨁to have / hold a consultation 开／举行协商会
[] a meeting with an expert to get advice （向专家请教的）谘询会◆A 30-minute consultation will cost €60. 30 分钟的谘询将花费 60 欧元。⨁to book / have a consultation (with sb) （和某人）预约谘询；向（某人）谘询⨁to conduct / do consultations 进行／做谘询