"contemplated" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 沉思
• 考虑

Definition

仔细而深入地思考某事，通常持续较长时间。也可以指专注地看某物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

比 'think about' 更正式，多用于正式或文学场合。常与 'contemplated the possibility'、'contemplate life' 等搭配，表示深思或凝视。

Examples

She contemplated her answer before speaking.

她在说话前**沉思**了自己的回答。

He contemplated going to university abroad.

他**考虑**出国上大学。

They contemplated the painting for a long time.

他们长时间**凝视**那幅画。

I contemplated quitting my job, but changed my mind.

我**考虑过**辞职，但后来改变了主意。

She contemplated life while sitting by the lake.

她坐在湖边**沉思**人生。

Have you ever contemplated moving to another country?

你有没有**考虑过**搬到另一个国家？