/əd'vaɪz; əd`vaɪz/ v
1 [Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr, Tf, Tw, Tg, Dn.f, Dn.w, Dn.t] ~ (sb) against sth/doing sth; ~ sb (on sth) give advice to sb; recommend 劝告; 忠告; 建议
*The doctor advised (me to take) a complete rest. 医生让（我）完全休息.
* They advised her against marrying quickly. 他们劝她不要太快结婚.
* She advises the Government on economic affairs. 她向政府提出经济方面的建议.
* We advised that they should start early/advised them to start early. 我们建议他们应该及早开始. [我们建议他们及早开始.]
* I'd advise taking a different approach. 我建议换个方式.
* You would be well advised (ie sensible) to stay indoors. 你最好待在屋 .
* Can you advise (me) what to do next? 你看（我）下一步怎么办?
2 [Tn, Tn.pr, Dn.f, Dn.w] ~ sb (of sth) (esp commerce 尤用于商业) inform or notify sb 通知或告知某人
*Please advise us of the dispatch of the goods/when the goods are dispatched. 货物发出[货物发出时]请通知我们.

v
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French;Origin: aviser, from avis; ADVICE]
[I and T]
to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you know more than they do about something
　She needed someone to advise her.
　'Make sure that you keep the documents in a safe place,' Otley advised him.
advise sb to do sth
　Evans advised him to leave London.
　You are strongly advised to take out medical insurance when visiting China.
advise sb against (doing) sth
　I'd advise you against saying anything to the press.
advise that
　Experts advise that sunscreen be reapplied every one to two hours.
advise caution/patience/restraint etc
(=advise people to be careful, patient etc)
　The makers advise extreme caution when handling this material.
[I and T]
to be employed to give advice on a subject about which you have special knowledge or skill
advise on
　She's been asked to advise on training the new sales team.
advise sb on sth
　He advises us on tax matters.
[T]formal
to tell someone about something
advise sb of sth
　We'll advise you of any changes in the delivery dates.
　Keep us advised of (=continue to tell us about) any new developments.
advise sb that
　They advised him that the tour would proceed.
you would be well/ill advised to do sth
used to tell someone that it is wise or unwise to do something
　You would be well advised to stay in bed and rest.