lawyer
noun [ C ] uk/ˈlɔɪ.ər/ us/ˈlɔɪ.jɚ/ /ˈlɑː.jɚ/ (US also attorney)
B1 律师
someone whose job is to give advice to people about the law and speak for them in court
I want to see my lawyer before I say anything. 我开口前要见律师。
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- She's hired a lawyer who specializes in divorce cases.
- Our lawyer thinks that we have a very good case.
- Millions of dollars were spent on lawyers in a courtroom showdown between the two companies.
- The report notes that 40 percent of lawyers entering the profession are women.
- If you're unsure of your legal rights, I would check with a lawyer.