1690s, of persons going to oracles, from consult + -ant. Of physicians, from 1878; meaning "one qualified to give professional advice" is first attested 1893 in a Sherlock Holmes story. Related: Consultancy (1955).
权威例句
1. Shirley's brother is now a consultant heart surgeon in Sweden.
雪利的兄弟现在在瑞典做心脏外科高级顾问医师。
2. He set up shop as an independent PR consultant.
他自己开公司,做起了独立公共关系顾问。
3. He was consultant rheumatologist at the Royal Hampshire Hospital.
他是皇家汉普郡医院的风湿病学顾问。
4. A style consultant will demonstrate how to dress to impress.
时尚顾问将示范如何穿着以给人留下深刻印象。
5. He was a consultant physician, a serious man dedicated to his calling.