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单词 ponder
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
pon•der /ˈpɑndɚ/USA pronunciation   v. 
  1. to consider something deeply, thoughtfully, and thoroughly: [no object]She pondered for a while, then came to a decision.[+ object]He pondered his next move.[+ clause]He pondered what to do.
pon•der•er, n. [countable]See -pend-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
pon•der  (pondər),USA pronunciation v.i. 
  1. to consider something deeply and thoroughly;
    meditate (often fol. by over or upon).

v.t. 
  1. to weigh carefully in the mind;
    consider thoughtfully:He pondered his next words thoroughly.
  • Latin ponderāre to ponder, weigh; akin to pendēre to be suspended, hang (see pend)
  • Middle French ponderer
  • Middle English pondren 1300–50
ponder•er, n. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged reflect, cogitate, deliberate, ruminate.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
ponder /ˈpɒndə/ vb
  1. when intr, sometimes followed by on or over: to give thorough or deep consideration (to); meditate (upon)
Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French ponderer, from Latin ponderāre to weigh, consider, from pondus weight; related to pendere to weigh
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