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counsel
This word carries a weight of authority and solemnity. While advice is casual and can be given by anyone, counsel implies a formal relationship between a guide and a seeker, often involving a professional qualification or a deep, trusted mentorship. It suggests a deliberate process of deliberation rather than a quick suggestion. In legal settings, the term transforms into a technical designation for the lawyer. It shifts from a process of helping to a specific role within a judicial system, where it represents the strategic voice of a client. This creates a distinct divide between the personal act of offering wisdom and the professional act of legal representation.
Countable when referring to a specific lawyer or legal representative. Uncountable when referring to the act of giving advice or the wisdom provided.
意味
A person who provides legal advice or represents a client in court.
"The defendant's counsel argued that the evidence was inadmissible."
Advice or guidance given to someone to help them make a decision.
"She sought the counsel of her mentor before quitting her job."
To give professional advice or guidance to someone, often for psychological or personal problems.
"The therapist spent an hour counseling the couple."
To provide guidance or advice as a professional practice.
"He has been counseling teenagers for over a decade."