"think better of" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 改变主意
• 重新考虑

Definition

在重新考虑之后决定不去做某事；通常因为再三思考而改变主意。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

偏正式或书面语用法，强调经过再三思考后的改变决定。多指纠正原计划，因为考虑到潜在的后果。不同于随意的“改主意”，含有谨慎的意味。

Examples

She almost quit her job but thought better of it.

她差点辞职，但**改变主意**了。

He was going to say something rude, but thought better of it.

他本想说点粗鲁的话，但**重新考虑**了。

They considered moving abroad but thought better of it.

他们考虑过搬到国外，但**后来改变了主意**。

I was going to confront my boss, but I thought better of it.

我本打算和老板对峙，但**后来想了想就作罢了**。

You should always listen to advice and sometimes think better of your choices.

你应该总是听取建议，有时要**重新考虑**自己的选择。

At first I wanted to buy that expensive phone, but I thought better of spending so much.

起初我想买那部很贵的手机，但**后来还是决定不花那么多钱**。