contemplate

• 表示深入、仔细地思考某事，常指长时间地考虑。也指注视、凝视某物。

A verb used to indicate the act of thinking deeply or carefully about something, often for a prolonged period.

1. Observe thoughtfullyB2formal

   To look at something or someone with deep, prolonged attention, often in a reflective or meditative way.

   凝视

   • She sat by the window, contemplating the falling rain.
   • He contemplated the painting for several minutes, lost in thought.
   • The philosopher contemplated the stars in the night sky.

   同义词beholdexaminegazeobserveregardscrutinizestudysurveyviewwatch

   反义词disregardignoreneglect

2. Consider as a possibilityB2formal

   To think about something as a potential course of action or future event.

   考虑作为可能性

   • They are contemplating a move to a new city.
   • She contemplated changing her career path.
   • The committee is contemplating several options for the project.

   同义词considerentertainenvisageenvisionflirt withimaginethink oftoy with

3. Think deeply or meditateC1formal

   To engage in deep, sustained thought, often for spiritual or intellectual purposes.

   沉思

   • The monk spent hours contemplating the meaning of life.
   • He contemplated the nature of existence during his retreat.
   • She contemplated the problem from every angle before deciding.

   同义词broodcogitatedeliberatemeditatemuseponderreflectruminate

   反义词actdismissdisregardignoreneglect