guide

A noun referring to a person, book, or device that provides direction, advice, or information to help someone navigate or understand something.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, книгу или устройство, которые дают указания, советы или информацию, помогающие кому-либо ориентироваться или понимать что-либо.esSustantivo que designa a una persona, libro o dispositivo que proporciona indicaciones, consejos o información para ayudar a alguien a orientarse o a comprender algo.frNom désignant une personne, un livre ou un appareil qui donne des indications, des conseils ou des informations pour aider quelqu'un à s'orienter ou à comprendre quelque chose.deSubstantiv, das eine Person, ein Buch oder ein Gerät bezeichnet, die Anweisungen, Ratschläge oder Informationen geben, um jemandem zu helfen, sich zu orientieren oder etwas zu verstehen.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa, um livro ou um dispositivo que dá instruções, conselhos ou informações para ajudar alguém a se orientar ou compreender algo.zh指给人提供指引、建议或信息的书、人或装置，帮助他人辨明方向或理解事物。arاسم يدل على شخص أو كتاب أو جهاز يقدّم الإرشاد أو النصح أو المعلومات لمساعدة الآخرين على التوجّه أو الفهم.

1. Person who shows the way A2 formal

   A person who leads or directs others, especially on a journey or tour.

   • The tour guide showed us around the ancient ruins.
   • Our guide led us safely through the mountain trail.
   • She works as a guide at the national park.

   ruГидesguía (persona que muestra el camino)frPersonne qui montre le chemindeReiseleiterptGuiazh导游arمُرْشِد

   Sinônimos: ciceroneconductorescortleaderpathfinderpilotusher

2. Book or manual A2 formal

   A book, manual, or document that provides information or instructions.

   • I bought a travel guide for my trip to Japan.
   • The user guide explains how to install the software.
   • This guide contains all the recipes you need.

   ruРуководствоesGuía (libro o manual)frGuide (livre ou manuel)deLeitfadenptGuiazh指南arدليل

   Sinônimos: companiondirectoryenchiridionhandbookinstruction bookmanualreference bookvade mecum

3. Something that influences or directs B1 formal

   A principle, fact, or piece of information that helps you make decisions.

   • Common sense is a good guide in difficult situations.
   • The stars were their only guide through the desert.
   • Use your instincts as a guide when making choices.

   ruРуководствоesguía (principio o información que orienta)frguide (ce qui influence ou oriente)deRichtlinieptOrientaçãozh指南arدليل

   Sinônimos: benchmarkcriterionguidelineindicatorprincipleruletouchstoneyardstick

• guides plural form
• guides' possessive plural form
• guide's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of showing or directing someone the way, or providing advice or instruction.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по указанию или направлению кого-либо, а также предоставления совета или инструкции.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dirigir o encaminar a alguien, así como de dar consejo o instrucción.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'indiquer ou de montrer le chemin à quelqu'un, de l'accompagner, ou de lui donner des conseils ou des instructions.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Führens oder Lenkens von jemandem zu bezeichnen sowie das Geben von Rat oder Anweisungen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de mostrar o caminho ou a direção a alguém, assim como dar conselhos ou instruções.zh动词，指引导或带领某人前往某处，也指提供建议、指导或辅导。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إرشاد شخص أو توجيهه إلى طريق أو وجهة، وكذلك تقديم المشورة أو التعليمات له.

1. Lead or direct A2 formal

   To show someone the way to a place, often by going with them.

   • The tour guide guided us through the ancient ruins.
   • She guided the lost child back to his parents.
   • He guided the boat safely into the harbor.

   ruВестиesGuiarfrGuider (montrer le chemin)deFührenptGuiarzh引导arيقود

   Sinônimos: accompanyconductdirectescortleadnavigatepilotshowsteerusher

   Antônimos: abandonfollowmisguidemislead

2. Instruct or advise B1 formal

   To help someone make decisions or learn something by giving advice or information.

   • The mentor guided her through the job application process.
   • Teachers guide students in their academic development.
   • He guided the team with his expert knowledge.

   ruНаправлятьesGuiar, orientarfrGuider, conseillerdeAnleitenptOrientarzh指导arيوجّه

   Sinônimos: advisecoachcounseldirecteducateinforminstructmentorsteertraintutor

   Antônimos: misguidemislead

3. Control or influence B2 formal

   To direct the movement or course of something, such as a vehicle or a process.

   • The pilot guided the plane through the storm.
   • Economic policies guide the country's growth.
   • She guided the conversation toward a more positive topic.

   ruНаправлятьesguiar, dirigirfrguider, dirigerdeLenkenptGuiarzh引导arالتوجيه

   Sinônimos: conductcontroldirectleadmanageregulatesteer

   Antônimos: abandonfollowignoremisleadneglect

• guided past participle
• guided past simple
• guiding present participle
• guides third person singular

Variantes phrasal: guide on