contemplate

'kɒntempleit

六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

v. look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
v. consider as a possibility

vt. 注视, 沉思, 盘算
vi. 冥思苦想

Collins 星级

3,951

BNC 频率

4,802

使用频率

contemplate 由前缀 con-（一起）和词根 templ（模板、结构）组成，表示“共同思考或深思某种结构或事物”。

例句

1. I like to contemplate my future while sitting in the park.

我喜欢在公园里坐着思考我的未来。

2. She took a moment to contemplate her decision before speaking.

她在说话之前花了一会儿时间思考她的决定。

3. They often contemplate the beauty of nature during their hikes.

他们在远足时常常沉思大自然的美。