Tra từ Guide - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

guide [guide guides guided guiding] noun, verb BrE [ɡaɪd] NAmE [ɡaɪd]
noun

BOOK/MAGAZINE
1. ~ (to sth) a book, magazine, etc. that gives you information, help or instructions about sth
•a Guide to Family Health
• Let's have a look at the TV guide and see what's on.
2. (also guide·book)~ (to sth) a book that gives information about a place for travellers or tourists
•a guide to Italy
•travel guides

PERSON
3. a person who shows other people the way to a place, especially sb employed to show tourists around interesting places
•a tour guide
• We hired a local guide to get us across the mountains.
4. a person who advises you on how to live and behave
•a spiritual guide
• His elder sister had been his guide, counsellor and friend.

STH THAT HELPS YOU DECIDE
5. something that gives you enough information to be able to make a decision about sth or form an opinion
•As a rough guide, allow half a cup of rice per person.
•I let my feelings be my guide.

GIRL
6. Guide (also old-fashioned ˌGirl ˈGuide) (both BrE) (US ˌGirl ˈScout)a member of an organization (called the Guides or the Girl Scouts) which is similar to the Scouts and which trains girls in practical skills and does a lot of activities with them, for example camping
compare Brownie

Word Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French guide (noun), guider (verb), of Germanic origin.

Culture:
The organization for girls called the Guides (and formerly called the Girl Guides Association) was started in 1910 as an equivalent to the Scouts (formerly called the Boy Scouts). It encourages practical skills and a helpful attitude to other people. In Britain, Guides are divided into four groups: Rainbows (aged 5 to 7), Brownies (aged 7 to 10), Guides (aged 10 to 14), and the Senior Section, consisting of Ranger Guides and Young Leaders (aged 14 to 25). Adult helpers in the Guides Association are called Guiders.

Example Bank:
•I consulted my guide as I walked around the cathedral.
•Our tour guide showed us around the old town.
•Remember, this chart is only a guide.
•The book contains a quick reference guide to essential grammar at the back.
•These figures give a rough guide as to the sales we can expect.
•This book is the definitive guide to world cuisine.
•Use the table below as a guide to how much detergent to use.
•We consulted our guides as we walked around the cathedral.
•a guide to British birds
•a step-by-step guide to creating your own website
•a survival guide for business managers
•A guru is the spiritual guide of his students.
•As a general guide, large dogs need more exercise than small ones.
•As a guide, the largest pie will feed twelve.
•He has written a number of travel guides.
•His sister had been his guide, counsellor and friend.
•It should only be used as an approximate guide.
•Let's have a look at the TV guide and see what's on.
•These figures should be taken as a rough guide.

verb

SHOW THE WAY
1. ~ sb (to/through/around sth) to show sb the way to a place, often by going with them; to show sb a place that you know well
• She guided us through the busy streets to the cathedral.
• We were guided around the museums.

INFLUENCE BEHAVIOUR
2. ~ sb to direct or influence sb's behaviour
• He was always guided by his religious beliefs.

EXPLAIN
3. ~ sb (through sth) to explain to sb how to do sth, especially sth complicated or difficult
• The health and safety officer will guide you through the safety procedures.

HELP SB MOVE
4. ~ sb/sth (+ adv./prep.) to help sb to move in a particular direction; to move sth in a particular direction
• She took her arm and guided her across the busy road.
• He guided her hand to his face.
see also ↑guiding
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French guide (noun), guider (verb), of Germanic origin.

Thesaurus:
guide verb T
•She guided us through the busy streets.
take • • lead • • escort • • show • • walk • • usher •
guide/take/lead/escort/show/walk/usher sb to/out of/into sth
guide/take/lead/escort/walk/usher sb there/somewhere
guide/take/lead/escort/show/walk sb round/around

Synonyms:
take
lead • escort • drive • show • walk • guide • usher • direct
These words all mean to go with sb from one place to another.
take • to go with sb from one place to another, for example in order to show them sth or to show them the way to a place: ▪ It's too far to walk— I'll take you by car.
lead • to go with or go in front of sb in order to show them the way or to make them go in the right direction: ▪ Firefighters led the survivors to safety.
escort • to go with sb in order to protect or guard them or to show them the way: ▪ The president arrived, escorted by twelve bodyguards.
drive • to take sb somewhere in a car, taxi, etc: ▪ My mother drove us to the airport.
show • to take sb to a particular place, in the right direction, or along the correct route: ▪ The attendant showed us to our seats.
walk • to go somewhere with sb on foot, especially in order to make sure that they get there safely; to take an animal, especially a dog, for a walk or make an animal walk somewhere: ▪ He always walked her home. ◇ ▪ Have you walked the dog yet today?
guide • to show sb the way to a place, often by going with them; to show sb a place that you know well: ▪ She guided us through the busy streets. ◇ ▪ We were guided around the museums.
usher • (rather formal) to politely take or show sb where they should go, especially within a building: ▪ She ushered her guests to their seats.
direct • (rather formal) to tell or show sb how to get somewhere or where to go: ▪ A young woman directed them to the station.
to take/lead/escort/drive/show/walk/guide/usher/direct sb to/out of/into sth
to take/lead/escort/drive/show/walk/guide sb around/round
to take/lead/escort/drive/walk sb home
to take/lead/escort/guide sb to safety
to lead/show the way

Example Bank:
•He guided me in my research.
•He guided us through the intricacies of the divorce law.
•He took her arm, gently guiding her.
•Schools were firmly guided on the details of the curriculum
•She guided him across the busy road.
•Their teacher Phil Bailey carefully guides them through rehearsals.
•They guide you expertly through the whole process.
•This book will serve to guide you in the fulfilment of a successful relationship.
•a document guiding teachers on how to maintain discipline
•the information and data which help guide the affairs of the business
•the ways in which young people are guided into employment
•He guided her up some stone steps.
•It's a dangerous route— you'll need someone to guide you.
•She guided us through the busy streets.

See also: ↑Girl Guide ▪ ↑Girl Scout ▪ ↑guidebook