| 单词 | consider |
| 释义 | considerconsider /kənˈsɪdɚ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb [transitive] 1THINK ABOUT to think about something, especially about whether to accept something or do something: We are considering a number of options.consider doing something I seriously considered resigning. John was considering the possibility of moving to Japan.consider whether/how/when etc. The union is still considering whether to go on strike.► see thesaurus at think2OPINION to think of someone or something in a particular way or to have a particular opinion: consider somebody/something (to be) something What do you consider your greatest achievement? This film is not considered appropriate for children. I consider myself to be a reasonable person.consider it necessary/important etc. to do something I did not consider it necessary to report the incident.3IMPORTANT FACT to think about an important fact relating to something when making a judgment: Before you resign, you should consider the effect it will have on your family.consider that Her work is impressive, especially when you consider that she’s only 16. All things considered, I’m sure we made the right decision.4PEOPLE'S FEELINGS to think about what someone wants, needs, or feels,. and try to avoid upsetting or hurting him or her: The mayor needs to consider local residents when she decides where to put the new stadium.5DISCUSS to discuss something such as a report or problem so that you can make a decision about it: The committee will consider the report at their next meeting.be considered for something Stewart is being considered for promotion.6LOOK AT formal to look at someone or something carefully SYN look at: Henry considered the sculpture with an expert eye.7consider yourself lucky/fortunate spoken used to tell someone that he or she should be glad that something is true or happened as it did: Consider yourself lucky you weren’t in the car at the time.8consider it done spoken used to say “yes” very willingly when someone asks you to do something: “Would you ask him to call me this afternoon?” “Consider it done.”[Origin: 1300–1400 Old French considerer, from Latin considerare to look at the stars, look at closely, examine] |
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