参谋cānmóu 1.军队中参与指挥部队行动、制定作战计划的干部。{staff officer whose job is to assist a commanding officer in directing the troops and making war plans} 2.泛指代人出主意{gen. give advice; advise; suggest}: 这事该怎么办,你给~一下。{Could you advise me on this matter?} 3.指代出主意的人{adviser; counsellor; consultant; one who gives advice}: 他给你当~。{Let him be your consultant.}