| 单词 | contemplate |
| 释义 | contemplate —contemplatingly, adv. —contemplator, n. /kon"teuhm playt', -tem-/, v. , contemplated, contemplating. v.t. 1. to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars. 2. to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about: to contemplate a difficult problem. 3. to have as a purpose; intend. 4. to have in view as a future event: to contemplate buying a new car. v.i. 5. to think studiously; meditate; consider deliberately. [1585-95; < L contemplatus ptp. of contemplare, contemplari to survey, observe, equiv. to con- CON- + templ(um) space marked off for augural observation, TEMPLE + -atus -ATE1] Syn. 1. gaze at, behold, regard, survey. 2. study, ponder. 3. design, plan. |
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