advisor
UK/əd'vaizə/US/әd'vaizә/
B1
Definitions
n.
A person who gives expert advice; (AmE) an academic counselor.
顾问；（美式）学业导师
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedadvisto, toward, near
+
-orsee, look
=advisor
advise + -or (one who) = 'one who advises.' Same word as adviser; advisor (with -or) is more common in AmE and in formal titles. See advise.
Common Collocations
- 1.academic advisor学业导师
- 2.senior advisor高级顾问
- 3.career advisor职业顾问
Example Sentences
- 1.
My academic advisor approved the course plan.