| 单词 | in contemplation of |
| 释义 | > as lemmasin contemplation of P1. in contemplation of: in anticipation or expectation of (a future situation, event, etc.). ΚΠ a1631 J. Donne LXXX Serm. (1640) lxxiv. 750 She is never..the lovinger wife, that loves her husband in contemplation of her future joynture. 1659 H. Hammond Paraphr. & Annot. Psalms (lxxii. Paraphr.) 347 The Seventy Second Psalm was composed in contemplation of Solomons succeeding David. 1707 J. Spotiswood Introd. Knowl. Stile Writs Scotl. 197 In contemplation of the which Marriage, the said A. binds and obliges him..to provide and secure the said B. his promised Spouse in Liferent. 1813 J. Philippart Campaigns in Russia, Poland, Germany, &c. 124 Engagements..made in contemplation of the meditated attack upon Russia. 1931 Sewanee Rev. 39 452 A man may, in contemplation of future comfort, rationally submit to the tortures of dental work. 2003 N.Y. Times 20 Apr. (Washington Final ed.) a19/1 Typically, the cases are adjourned in contemplation of dismissal. < as lemmas |
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