consult “商量”、“磋商”,普通用词,泛指就某事向他人请教、咨询或磋商.
1）I will inform you about my decision as soon as I consult the matter with my
husband.
我与我的丈夫商量此事后会马上告诉你我的决定.
2）You had better consult with your doctor before you decide to take on the job.
你最好咨询你的医生后再决定是否接受那份工作.
3）I'm going to consult with my publisher about my forthcoming book.
我将就我即将问世的作品与出版商交换意见.
4）I'm going to see the teacher to consult with him about the matter.
这事我得去找老师商量一下.
counsel “商量”、“商议”,指就某事与他人商讨或交换意见并取得较为一致的看
法.
1）The matter was so critical that the committee had to counsel far into the
night and made a crucial decision.
这件事太紧迫,委员会不得不磋商到深夜,作了一个至关重要的决定.
2）I will have to counsel my principals before I can give you a definite answer
on that.
我要与负责人商量后才能给你一个肯定的答复.
3）People who follow different paths do not take counsel with one another.
道不同,不相为谋.
4）He may want to consult his fellow directors before going any further.
也许他要和公司董事们商量以后才能进一步商谈.