1610s, agent noun from advise (v.). Meaning "military person sent to help a government or army in a foreign country" is recorded from 1915. Alternative form, Latinate advisor, is perhaps a back-formation from advisory.
雙語例句
1. She refused to promote Colin above the low rank of "legal adviser".
她拒絕把科林由“法律顧問”這一低級別往上提。
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2. If you are in any doubt, consult a financial adviser.
如有任何疑問,請向財(cái)務(wù)顧問咨詢。
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3. He was relieved of his duties as presidential adviser.
他被撤銷了總統(tǒng)顧問一職。
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4. He was their adviser, confidant and father confessor.
他是他們的顧問、密友和傾聽者。
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5. a special adviser to the President on education