contemplate

美['kɑːntəmpleɪt] 英['kɒntəmpleɪt]

vt. 注视；沉思；打算

名词：contemplator 过去式：contemplated 过去分词：contemplated 现在分词：contemplating 第三人称单数：contemplates

近义词：intend，mean，plan，

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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 event
vt. 注视,凝视 look at quietly and solemnly

Verb

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;
"He is meditating in his study"
reflect deeply on a subject;
"I mulled over the events of the afternoon" "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years" "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate"

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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。

v.(动词)

contemplate

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