con·sul·ta·tion /ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/ n. 1. 征求意见,咨询;磋商 be in full and direct consultation with sb. over sth. 就某事与某人作充分而直接的磋商 Tom and I played a consultation game at chess against John. 在同约翰下棋时我和汤姆一起商量着来对付他。 2. (磋商)会议;会诊 enhance the cause of peace through consultations on difficult problems 通过对各种难题进行磋商以推进和平事业 The three doctors held a consultation. 3位医生进行了会诊。