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contemplation noun
⇨ consideration consideration noun consideration ♦︎ thought ♦︎ look ♦︎ deliberation ♦︎ reflection ♦︎ meditation ♦︎ contemplationThese are all words for the act of thinking carefully about sth. 这些词均表示仔细考虑、斟酌。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆after (some, etc.) consideration / thought / deliberation / reflection / contemplation◆on consideration / reflection◆to be for (sb's) consideration / deliberation / contemplation◆(a) serious consideration / thought / look / deliberation / reflection / contemplation◆(a) careful consideration / thought / look / deliberation / reflection◆quiet consideration / thought / deliberation / reflection / meditation / contemplation◆deep consideration / thought / reflection / meditation / contemplation◆to give sth some consideration / some thought / a look◆to be deep / lost in thought / meditation / contemplation◆a moment's consideration / thought / reflection■ consideration / /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/ / [uncountable, countable, usually singular] (rather formal) an act of thinking carefully about sth, especially in order to make a decision about it （尤指作决定前的）仔细考虑，深思，斟酌◆Careful consideration should be given to matters of health and safety.应该认真考虑健康与安全问题。◆Don't forget to take the cost of insurance into consideration.别忘了要考虑保险成本。◆The plan is currently under consideration (= being considered).这个计划目前正在审议中。◆There needs to be a consideration of the legal issues involved.需要对有关法律问题加以考虑。■ thought [uncountable] the power or process of thinking; the act of thinking seriously and carefully about sth 思考能力；思维过程；思考；深思◆A good teacher always encourages independent thought.好的教师总是鼓励独立思考。◆She was lost in thought (=thinking very hard about sth and not paying attention to anything else).她陷入沉思。◆I've been giving the matter careful thought.我一直在认真考虑这个问题。◆Not enough thought has gone into this assignment.这份作业做得不够用心。■ look [countable, usually singular] an act of considering sth 思考；考虑◆We'll be taking a close look at the proposals.我们会认真考虑这些提议。◆We need to take a long hard look at all the facts.我们需要仔细研究所有事实。■ deliberation / /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃn/ / [uncountable, countable, usually plural] (formal) the process of carefully considering or discussing sth in order to make a decision about it （作决定前的）细想，考虑，商议◆After much deliberation, we have decided to award the title to Springfield College.经过再三考虑，我们决定将此称号授予春田学院。◆The jury's deliberations lasted over five days.陪审团进行了超过五天的认真商议。■ reflection [uncountable] (rather formal) careful thought about sth, sometimes over a long period of time 沉思；深思；审慎的思考◆She decided, on reflection, not to take the job.她经过深思熟虑，决定不接受这份工作。◆A period of calm reflection is now needed.现在需要静思一段时间。■ meditation / /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃn/ / [uncountable] (rather formal) the practice of thinking deeply in silence, especially for religious reasons or in order to make your mind calm 冥想，沉思（尤指出于宗教原因或使心绪平和）◆He was deep in meditation and didn't see me come.他正在沉思，没有看到我来。◆More and more people practise meditation on a regular basis.越来越多的人养成定期静思冥想的习惯。■ contemplation /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃn; NAmE ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃn/ [uncountable] (rather formal) the act of thinking deeply and quietly about sth 深思；沉思；静思◆He sat by the window, deep in contemplation.他坐在窗边，陷入沉思。◆The monks dedicate themselves to a life of prayer and contemplation.僧侣过着祈祷和冥思的生活。 |