consultant
consultant — noun
1. a professional who is paid to share their knowledge and offer guidance to indivi
a professional who is paid to share their knowledge and offer guidance to individuals or companies in one specific field, such as business, finance, or technology
Adina works as an independent consultant for technology companies in Taipei.
independent consultant + for [industry/company]
The firm hired a management consultant to improve its sales process.
collocation: hire a consultant
Christopher brought in a financial consultant to help plan for his retirement.
The government appointed an external consultant to evaluate the new education policy.
- advisor
broader and less formal; an advisor may give ongoing guidance rather than project-based advice
- expert
focuses on depth of knowledge in a field rather than the advisory role itself
- specialist
more clinical or technical in tone; implies narrower, deeper expertise
文法句型
consultant + in [field]
consultant + on [topic]
用法筆記
Often followed by 'on' or 'in' to specify the subject area: a consultant in marketing, a consultant on environmental issues.
常見錯誤
2. a senior hospital doctor who has completed advanced training in one medical fiel
a senior hospital doctor who has completed advanced training in one medical field, holds the most senior rank, and supervises junior medical staff
The consultant explained the risks of surgery to the patient before the operation.
Rachid was referred to a consultant cardiologist for further tests on his heart.
collocation: consultant + [medical speciality]
The hospital hired a new consultant paediatrician to lead the children's ward.
The team of senior consultants meets every morning to discuss new patient cases.
- specialist
broader term; a specialist may not have reached the highest hospital rank that consultant implies
- attending physician
US equivalent term for a senior hospital doctor
文法句型
consultant + [medical speciality]
consultant + surgeon / physician / paediatrician
用法筆記
This is the standard term in the British medical system. In the US, the equivalent role is referred to as attending physician or specialist. The word can also be used as a modifier: consultant surgeon, consultant psychiatrist.