lawyer
含义: A person qualified to practise law; a solicitor or barrister
A lawyer is someone trained and licensed to advise people about the law and represent them in legal matters. In Britain, lawyers are divided into solicitors (who advise clients and prepare documents) and barristers (who represent clients in court). The term 'lawyer' covers both.
例句
- You should speak to a lawyer before signing the contract. 签合同之前你应该咨询律师。Deberías hablar con un abogado antes de firmar el contrato.契約書に署名する前に弁護士に相談すべきです。계약서에 서명하기 전에 변호사와 상담해야 합니다.
- She's training to become a lawyer. 她正在学习成为一名律师。Ella está estudiando para ser abogada.彼女は弁護士になるための勉強をしています。그녀는 변호사가 되기 위해 공부하고 있습니다.
- The company's lawyers are reviewing the agreement. 公司的律师正在审查协议。Los abogados de la empresa están revisando el acuerdo.会社の弁護士が契約書を確認しています。회사 변호사들이 계약서를 검토하고 있습니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Middle English 'lawyere', from 'law' (from Old Norse 'lagu', something laid down) plus the agent suffix '-yer' (variant of '-ier', '-er'). Dates from the 14th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
In Britain, the legal profession is uniquely divided into solicitors and barristers. Solicitors handle most legal matters directly with clients, while barristers specialise in court advocacy. This division dates back centuries and remains a distinctive feature of British law.
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