Attorney
Pronunciation:əˈtɜrni
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 律师
- 法律顾问
- 代理人
Definitions
noun
Definition
A person who is appointed to act for another in legal matters.
In ZH
被任命代表他人在法律事务中行动的人。
Examples
- My attorney told me that talking to my cat about my legal problems doesn’t count as legal advice.
- In a shocking turn of events, my neighbor’s attorney forgot to bring the evidence, but at least they brought donuts!
- I thought about becoming an attorney, but then I realized I don’t enjoy writing long emails that no one reads.
Cultural Notes
In the United States, an attorney (often referred to as a lawyer) can represent clients in court and provide legal advice. The profession is highly respected, and attorneys often serve as a key advisor in both personal and business matters.
verb
Definition
To act as an attorney for someone in legal matters.
In ZH
在法律事务中为某人担任代理。
Examples
- I will attorney for my friend during the custody battle, but I’m pretty sure my advice will mainly be based on TV dramas.
- This weekend, I will attorney my neighbor’s garage sale, mainly to rid my own garage of junk!
- When my friend's pet turtle got into legal trouble, I decided it was time to attorney him—unfortunately, he didn’t pay me in cash, just lettuce.
Cultural Notes
While less common, 'to attorney' can sometimes be used informally to describe someone advocating for another in various situations, not just legal.