1 a discussion between people before a decision is taken 磋商会；讨论会；咨询会: Diplomats met for consultations on the hostage crisis. 外交官员就人质危机进行磋商。The measures were introduced without consultation. 当局没有征询意见就实行该等措施。

2 (formal 正式) meeting sb to get information or advice, or looking for it in a book 咨询；商议；参考: a consultation with a doctor 找医生看病