| 单词 | consideration |
| 释义 | consideration —consideration /kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ noun [C or U] (SUBJECT/FACT) ► B2 attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something: » It may be fairly cheap to buy, but you've got to take into consideration the money you'll spend on repairs.» Comfort/Safety is an important consideration.Thesaurus+: ↑Thinking and contemplating• • • Extra Examples:» You have to take their worries into consideration.» The proximity of shopping facilities is an important consideration for us.» Cost is not a consideration for him.» I'd like you to take the environmental impact into consideration.» Price is a major consideration for them.Common mistake: take into consideration! Remember: use the correct preposition.! Don't say 'take in/under/to consideration', say take into consideration:✗ Please take all my suggestions in consideration.» Please take all my suggestions into consideration.noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED OR HUMOROUS (MONEY) ► F0 a payment for a service: » For a small consideration, madam, I'll show you the way there myself.Thesaurus+: ↑Costs and expensesnoun [U] (CARE) ► C2 behaviour that is kind and considers people's feelings: » You've got no consideration for others!» Could you turn your music down and show a little consideration for the neighbours!» We didn't publish the details, out of consideration for the victim's family.Thesaurus+: ↑Kind and thoughtfulnoun [U] (CAREFUL THINKING) ► B2 the act of thinking about something carefully: » After some consideration, we've decided to sell the house.» The whole matter needs (to be given) careful consideration.Thesaurus+: ↑Thinking and contemplatingWord Builder:–Nouns: consideration–Adjectives: considerable, considerate, inconsiderate, considered–Verbs: consider, reconsider–Adverbs: considerably• • • Extra Examples:» As I was just saying, I think the proposal needs further consideration.» Three sites are presently under consideration for the new hotel.» I've put my proposition to the company director for his consideration.» The proposals that you have put forward deserve serious consideration.» That's an interesting job offer - I'd give it some serious consideration if I were you. |
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