| 单词 | consider |
| 释义 | consider —consider /kənˈsɪd.ər/ aep /-ɚ/ verb (OPINION) ↑Verb Endings for consider B2 [T often + obj + (to be) + noun/adj] to believe someone or something to be, or think of them as something: » He is currently considered (to be) the best British athlete.» We don't consider her suitable for the job.» [passive + obj + to infinitive ] It is considered bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food.» I consider myself lucky that I only hurt my arm in the accident.» Do you consider him a friend of yours?» [+ (that)] She considers (that) she has done enough to help already.Thesaurus+: ↑Guessing, supposing and suspectingbe highly/well consideredF0 to be very much admired: » I've never enjoyed her books, but I know she's very highly considered.Thesaurus+: ↑Liked, or not liked, by many peopleCommon mistake: consider! Remember that consider is never followed by a preposition.! Don't say 'consider about something', say consider something:✗ I hope you will consider about my application.» I hope you will consider my application.Common mistake: consider! When consider is followed by a verb, that verb should be in the -ing form.! Do not say 'consider to do something', say consider doing something:✗ Please consider to pay my expenses.» Please consider paying my expenses.verb [I or T] (POSSIBILITY) ↑Verb Endings for consider ► B1 to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision: » Don't make any decisions before you've considered the matter.» [+ question word] Have you considered what you'll do if you don't get the job?» [+ -ing verb] We're considering selling the house.» She's being considered for the job.» I'd like some time to consider before I make a decision.Thesaurus+: ↑Thinking and contemplatingWord Builder:–Nouns: consideration–Adjectives: considerable, considerate, inconsiderate, considered–Verbs: consider, reconsider–Adverbs: considerably• • • Extra Examples:» Would you consider fostering a child?» The council is considering banning vehicles from the town centre to relieve congestion.» "Have you decided what to do?" "No, I'm still considering the various possibilities."» I considered applying to university, but I eventually decided to go to the local poly.» Have you ever considered a career in the police force?Common mistake: consider! Remember that consider is never followed by a preposition.! Don't say 'consider about something', say consider something:✗ I hope you will consider about my application.» I hope you will consider my application.Common mistake: consider! When consider is followed by a verb, that verb should be in the -ing form.! Do not say 'consider to do something', say consider doing something:✗ Please consider to pay my expenses.» Please consider paying my expenses.verb [T] (CARE ABOUT) ↑Verb Endings for consider ► C2 to care about or respect other people or their feelings and wishes: » Have you considered your mother and how she's going to feel about you leaving?» She never considers anyone but herself - she's totally selfish!Thesaurus+: ↑Paying attention and being careful , ↑Cautious and vigilantCommon mistake: consider! Remember that consider is never followed by a preposition.! Don't say 'consider about something', say consider something:✗ I hope you will consider about my application.» I hope you will consider my application.Common mistake: consider! When consider is followed by a verb, that verb should be in the -ing form.! Do not say 'consider to do something', say consider doing something:✗ Please consider to pay my expenses.» Please consider paying my expenses.verb [T] (SUBJECT/FACT) ↑Verb Endings for consider ► C1 to give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something else: » You've got to consider the time element when planning the whole project.» [+ question word] If you consider how long he's been learning the piano, he's not very good.Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating value• • • Extra Examples:» Let us consider the events of the last five months.» We need to consider this very serious issue in its totality.» We were going to paint the house ourselves, but when we considered the cost in time and effort, we decided to get a painter to do it for us.» He gave a slight shudder as he considered how near he had come to death.» He saw the theatre as a way of forcing people to consider social and political issues.Common mistake: consider! Remember that consider is never followed by a preposition.! Don't say 'consider about something', say consider something:✗ I hope you will consider about my application.» I hope you will consider my application.Common mistake: consider! When consider is followed by a verb, that verb should be in the -ing form.! Do not say 'consider to do something', say consider doing something:✗ Please consider to pay my expenses.» Please consider paying my expenses. |
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