"contemplated" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 沉思
• 考慮

Definition

仔細而深入地思考某事，通常會持續一段時間。也可以指專注地看某事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

比 'think about' 更正式，多用於正規或文學場合。常搭配 'contemplated the possibility'、'contemplate life' 表示深思或凝視。

Examples

She contemplated her answer before speaking.

她在說話前**沉思**了自己的回答。

He contemplated going to university abroad.

他**考慮**出國上大學。

They contemplated the painting for a long time.

他們長時間**凝視**那幅畫。

I contemplated quitting my job, but changed my mind.

我**考慮過**辭職，但後來改變了主意。

She contemplated life while sitting by the lake.

她坐在湖邊**沉思**人生。

Have you ever contemplated moving to another country?

你有沒有**考慮過**搬到另一個國家？