consul
英 /ˈkɒnsəl/ 美 /ˈkɑːnsəl/
- n. 领事An official abroad who assists citizens and represents national interests
The consul helped us after we lost our passports.
我们丢失护照后，领事给我们提供了帮助。
A consul may support citizens facing difficulties overseas and help strengthen commercial links between countries.
领事可以为在海外遇到困难的本国公民提供支持，并帮助加强国家间的商业联系。
搭配
consul general 总领事honorary consul 名誉领事vice consul 副领事
辨析提示
consul是领事；consulate是领事馆，勿混淆。
词族
consular (adj.)、consulate (n.)
相关词
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