contemplate

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英 [ˈkɒntəmpleɪt]

美 [ˈkɑntəmpleɪt]

contemplate意思解释

vt.

注视，凝视；

盘算，计议；

周密考虑；

vi.

沉思，深思熟虑；

变形

过去式：contemplated

过去分词：contemplated

现在分词：contemplating

第三人称单数：contemplates

双语释义

v.(动词)

vt. & vi. 深思,细想,仔细考虑 think deeply and thoughtfully, especially when considering a possible course of action or future eventvt. 注视,凝视 look at quietly and solemnly

英英释义

contemplate

[ \'kɔntəm,pleit ]

v.

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

\"contemplate one\'s navel\"

consider as a possibility

\"I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job\"

think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

同义词：studymeditate

reflect deeply on a subject

同义词：chew overthink overmeditateponderexcogitatemusereflectmullmull overruminatespeculate

词汇搭配

用作动词 (v.)～+名词contemplate proposal考虑建议contemplate sky凝视天空～+介词contemplate on沉思默想

同近义词辨析

weigh, consider, study, contemplate, ponder

这组词都有“考虑、思考、估量”的意思，其区别是：

weigh

指作出决策前把问题的各个方面进行比较，权衡利害得失，取有利的方面。

consider

既指一时的对某事的考虑，也指长时间的深入的思考。

study

普通用词，指对各方面考虑，在制订出计划或采取具体动作之前作认真检查。

contemplate

通常指长时间思考某事，有时含无确定的实际目的。

ponder

侧重仔细、深入、连续地考虑问题，以作出认真的估计和正确的抉择。

双语例句

用作及物动词(vt.)He stood contemplating the painting.他站着审视那幅图画。It terrified me to contemplate the consequence of your action.一想到你行动的后果,我就感到害怕。The doctor contemplated the difficult operation he had to perform.医生细想他要进行的棘手的手术。We contemplate obtaining a technical license.我们希望获得一项技术许可证。He contemplates visiting Beijing.他打算访问北京。