advice

Word family  noun advice adviser advisor advisability adjective advisable ≠ inadvisable advisory verb advise adverb advisedly

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ad·vice /ədˈvaɪs/ ●●● S2 W2 noun [uncountable]  ADVISEan opinion you give someone about what they should do 意见，建议；忠告，劝告 You should have followed my advice. 你真该听我的建议。advice on/about advice on saving energy 有关节约能源的建议 I need some advice about my computer. 我需要一点有关我的电脑的意见。on somebody’s advice On her doctor’s advice (=because her doctor advised her) Smith decided to take early retirement. 史密斯听从她医生的建议，决定提前退休。5 ► Don’t confuse the noun advice /ədˈvaɪs/ with the verb advise /ədˈvaɪz/: He gave me some useful advice. | Can you advise me on college courses?不要混淆名词 advice /ədˈvaɪs/ 和动词 advise /ədˈvaɪz/: He gave me some useful advice. 他给我提了些有用的建议。 | Can you advise me on college courses? 你能就大学课程给我提些建议吗？5 GRAMMAR 语法• Advice is an uncountable noun. Do not say 'advices’ or 'an advice'. advice是不可数名词，不要说advices或an advice。n GRAMMAR: Comparisonadvice• You give someone some advice: My father gave me some good advice. ✗ Don’t say: some advices Advice is an uncountable noun and cannot be used in the plural. • You give someone a piece of advice: My father gave me a piece of good advice. ✗Don’t say: an advicetip• You give someone a tip: My father gave me a good tip. • Tip is a countable noun and can be used in the plural: I got some good tips.advise• Don’t confuse the noun advice /ədˈvaɪs/ with the verb advise /ədˈvaɪz/. You say: Can you advise me? ✗Don’t say: Can you advice me? COLLOCATIONSverbsgive somebody some advice 给某人一些建议My father once gave me some useful advice. 我父亲曾给我提过一些有用的建议。nThe scheme has given advice and training to scores of youngsters taking part.get some advice 获取建议I decided to get some advice from a specialist. 我决定向专家咨询意见。ask somebody’s advice 问问某人的意见Can I ask your advice about something? 我有事想问问你的意见，行吗？ask for advice 征询意见If in doubt, always ask for advice. 如有疑问，一定要向人请教。take/follow somebody’s advice (also act on somebody’s advice formal) (=do what someone advises you to do) 采纳/听从某人的意见He followed his doctor’s advice and went on a low-fat diet. 他听从医生的建议，采取了低脂饮食。nThe king acted on his advice and ordered his soldiers to get ready for battle.listen to somebody’s advice (also heed somebody’s advice formal) (=pay attention to someone’s advice) 听从某人的建议nI wish I had listened to her advice.ignore/disregard somebody’s advice (=not do what someone tells you) 不理会某人的意见nThe accident happened because she ignored their advice.go/turn to somebody for advice 向某人求教nPeople often go to him for advice about their problems.seek advice (=try to get some advice) 征求意见nIf you have any of these symptoms you should seek urgent advice.offer advice 提供建议nThey can offer advice to those who wish to quit drinking. pass on some advice (=give someone advice that you have learned or been given) 传达[转告]意见nReaders can pass on advice about gardening. adjectivesgood/excellent/useful/helpful 好的/很好的/有用的/有益的The book is full of good advice. 该书中好建议甚多。sound (=sensible) 合理的I thought that this was sound advice. 我认为这是合理的建议。wrong 错误的Unfortunately all the advice they gave me was wrong. 很遗憾，他们给我的建议都是错误的。bad advice 糟糕的建议Financial advisors can be fined if they give bad advice to a client. 理财顾问如向客户提供不良建议会被罚款。practical advice 实用的建议nThe programme aims to offer practical advice on healthy eating.detailed advice 详细的建议nThe website gives detailed advice about making bombs.professional/expert/specialist advice 专业意见/专家建议nIt’s advisable to get professional advice before starting any building work.legal/medical/financial etc advice 法律/医生的/财务等意见n Good legal advice can be expensive.independent/impartial advice (=from someone who is not involved and will not get an advantage) 独立/不偏不倚的意见nThe banks claim to offer independent financial advice.conflicting advice (=very different opinions about what you should do) 相互矛盾的意见nI’ve asked several people, and they’ve all given me conflicting advice.phrasesa piece of advice (also a bit of advice informal) 一点建议[忠告]Let me give you a piece of advice. 让我来给你一点忠告吧。a word of advice spoken (=used when advising someone what to do) 【口】一句忠告，一个建议A word of advice: look at the small print in the contract very carefully. 一句忠告: 仔细阅读合同中的小字印刷条款。advice + NOUNan advice centre/service/desk/bureau 咨询中心/咨询服务/问讯台/咨询处nThey offer a 24-hour advice service to customers.n THESAURUSadvice noun [uncountable] an opinion that is given to someone about what they should doHis advice was to give up smoking. tip noun [countable] a simple but useful piece of advice about the best way to do somethinguseful tips on healthy eatingrecommendation noun [countable] advice about what to do, usually given by an expert or a group of people who have studied the matterone of the major recommendations of the reportguidance noun [uncountable] helpful general advice, especially about what to do in your life, your work etcYoung people need guidance from their parents. a careers guidance counsellor

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advice• They covered six areas: advice giving, social policy, management committees, volunteers, fundraising and new technology.• Management consultancy divisions of accounting firms tend to be strong on business advice and professional codes of conduct.• The finance director gives committees advice on the authority's overall budget constraints for the next year.• For advice on AIDS, phone this free number.• I decided to ask Laura what she thought I should do. She always gives me good advice.• Her advice begins with an inventory of belongings, surroundings, problem areas and priorities.• You should get legal advice before you sign the contract.• It has been... my pleasure and honour... to give him my advice...• Years ago, my father gave me a piece of advice that I've never forgotten.• They come to me for help or advice.• Against all his father's advice and pleading he then proceeded to Mannheim.• Get some advice from the people in the tourist office.• That's sound advice - I'll definitely bear it in mind.advice on/about• It identifies key issues directly affecting the company and gives advice on strategy or operations.• He found them enjoyable too and full of good advice on skin care.• Like all good instructional videos these include advice on papers, colour mixing and a range of techniques.• The information in this leaflet is not an alternative to specific legal advice on your circumstances.• If you would like advice on contraception, talk to your doctor or local family planning clinic.• It is offering advice on finding other jobs.• Professional advice on graphic design is valuable.• Professional advice on the transcription of reading schemes and work schemes is essential.• a booklet with advice on car problemsFrom Longman Business Dictionaryadvicead‧vice /ədˈvaɪs/ noun1[uncountable] information given to someone, especially by an expert, so that they know what to do and can make the right decisionShe will remain on the board and provide financial advice to the company.a law firm specialising in providing legal advice to technology & IT industries2[countable]COMMERCE a document giving someone details about a sale or purchase that they are involved in, for example a note to a buyer giving details of goods that they are being sent → credit adviceOrigin advice (1200-1300) Old French avis “opinion”, probably from ce m'est a vis “that appears to me”

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advice
ad‧vice S2 W2 /ədˈvaɪs/ noun [uncountable]an opinion you give someone about what they should do:
    You should have followed my advice.
    advice on/about
    advice on saving energy
    I need some advice about my computer.
    on sb’s advice
    On her doctor’s advice (=because her doctor advised her) Smith decided to take early retirement.
  ► Do not confuse the noun advice /ədˈvaɪs/ with the verb advise /ədˈvaɪz/: He gave me some useful advice. | Can you advise me on college courses?
  GRAMMAR
    Advice is an uncountable noun. Do not say 'advices’ or 'an advice'.
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs
   ▪ give somebody some advice My father once gave me some useful advice. | The scheme has given advice and training to scores of youngsters taking part.
   ▪ get some advice I decided to get some advice from a specialist.
   ▪ ask sb’s advice Can I ask your advice about something?
   ▪ ask for advice If in doubt, always ask for advice.
   ▪ take/follow sb’s advice (also act on sb’s advice formal) (=do what someone advises you to do) He followed his doctor’s advice and went on a low-fat diet. | The king acted on his advice and ordered his soldiers to get ready for battle.
   ▪ listen to sb’s advice (also heed sb’s advice formal) (=pay attention to someone’s advice) I wish I had listened to her advice.
   ▪ ignore/disregard sb’s advice (=not do what someone tells you) The accident happened because she ignored their advice.
   ▪ go/turn to somebody for advice People often go to him for advice about their problems.
   ▪ seek advice (=try to get some advice ) If you have any of these symptoms you should seek urgent advice.
   ▪ offer advice They can offer advice to those who wish to quit drinking.
   ▪ pass on some advice (=give someone advice that you have learned or been given) Readers can pass on advice about gardening.
■ adjectives
   ▪ good/excellent/useful/helpful The book is full of good advice.
   ▪ sound (=sensible) I thought that this was sound advice.
   ▪ wrong Unfortunately all the advice they gave me was wrong.
   ▪ bad advice Financial advisors can be fined if they give bad advice to a client.
   ▪ practical advice The programme aims to offer practical advice on healthy eating.
   ▪ detailed advice The website gives detailed advice about making bombs.
   ▪ professional/expert/specialist advice It’s advisable to get professional advice before starting any building work.
   ▪ legal/medical/financial etc advice Good legal advice can be expensive.
   ▪ independent/impartial advice (=from someone who is not involved and will not get an advantage) The banks claim to offer independent financial advice.
   ▪ conflicting advice (=very different opinions about what you should do) I’ve asked several people, and they’ve all given me conflicting advice.
■ phrases
   ▪ a piece of advice (also a bit of advice informal) Let me give you a piece of advice.
   ▪ a word of advice spoken (=used when advising someone what to do ) A word of advice: look at the small print in the contract very carefully.
■ advice + NOUN
   ▪ an advice centre/service/desk/bureau They offer a 24-hour advice service to customers.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ advice noun [uncountable] an opinion that is given to someone about what they should do: His advice was to give up smoking.
   ▪ tip noun [countable] a simple but useful piece of advice about the best way to do something: useful tips on healthy eating
   ▪ recommendation noun [countable] advice about what to do, usually given by an expert or a group of people who have studied the matter: one of the major recommendations of the report
   ▪ guidance noun [uncountable] helpful general advice, especially about what to do in your life, your work etc: Young people need guidance from their parents. | a careers guidance counsellor

🔑 ad·viceBrE /ədˈvaɪs/ 🔊NAmE /ədˈvaɪs/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] ~ (on sth) an opinion or a suggestion about what sb should do in a particular situation 劝告；忠告；建议；意见◆advice on road safety有关道路安全的建议◆They give advice to people with HIV and AIDS. 他们向艾滋病病毒携带者和艾滋病患者提供咨询。🔊🔊◆Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam.向你的老师咨询一下如何准备考试。◆We were advised to seek legal advice. 有人劝我们找律师咨询。🔊🔊◆Let me give you a piece of advice. 让我给你一个忠告。🔊🔊◆A word of advice. Don't wear that dress. 一句忠告：别穿那件连衣裙。🔊🔊◆Take my advice. Don't do it. 听我的劝告，别干这件事。🔊🔊◆I chose it on his advice. 我这是照他的建议选择的。🔊🔊

There are a number of tactful ways of telling people what you think they should do. 给别人提建议时有一些较为得体的表达方式：

• ◆ If I were you, I'd wait. 如果我是你，我会等等看。
• ◆ I think you should/ought to see a doctor. 我觉得你该去看看医生。
• ◆ Why don't you/Why not/Could you maybe ask Tom to help? 你为什么不／你或许可以找汤姆帮忙？
• ◆ If you want my advice/If you want to know what I think, I'd say it's better to tell him. 如果你想听我的建议／如果你想知道我的想法，我认为最好还是告诉他。
• ◆ I'd advise you to sell it now. 我劝你现在就卖掉它。

There are a number of tactful ways of telling people what you think they should do. 给别人提建议时有一些较为得体的表达方式：

• ◆ If I were you, I'd wait. 如果我是你，我会等等看。
• ◆ I think you should/ought to see a doctor. 我觉得你该去看看医生。
• ◆ Why don't you/Why not/Could you maybe ask Tom to help? 你为什么不／你或许可以找汤姆帮忙？
• ◆ If you want my advice/If you want to know what I think, I'd say it's better to tell him. 如果你想听我的建议／如果你想知道我的想法，我认为最好还是告诉他。
• ◆ I'd advise you to sell it now. 我劝你现在就卖掉它。