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单词 contemplation
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
con•tem•pla•tion /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/USA pronunciation   n. [uncountable]
  1. the act of contemplating:The child resumed her contemplation of the squirrels outside her window.
  • the act of thinking deeply or fully about something:After a great deal of contemplation, he announced his decision.

    • WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
    con•tem•pla•tion  (kon′təm plā′shən, -tem-),USA pronunciation n. 
    1. the act of contemplating;
      thoughtful observation.
    2. full or deep consideration;
      reflection:religious contemplation.
    3. purpose or intention.
    4. prospect or expectation.
    • Latin, as above
    • Anglo-French
    • Latin contemplātiōn- (stem of contemplātiō); see contemplate, -ion; replacing Middle English contemplaci(o)un
    • 1175–1225

    Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
    contemplation /ˌkɒntɛmˈpleɪʃən -təm-/ n
    1. thoughtful or long consideration or observation
    2. spiritual meditation esp (in Christian religious practice) concentration of the mind and soul upon God
      Compare meditation
    3. purpose or intention
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