"thoughtful" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 體貼的
• 深思熟慮的

Definition

如果一個人是 thoughtful，表示他會關心並照顧別人的感受或需要。它也可以形容一個人對某件事認真、仔細地思考。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這個詞最常見的正面意思是「體貼、周到」，常見搭配有 'a thoughtful person'、'a thoughtful gesture'。在描述表情或沉默時，它也可以表示「若有所思的、沉思的」。不要把它和當下動作的 'thinking' 混淆；'thoughtful' 更強調一種性格特質或認真態度。

Examples

That was a very thoughtful gift.

那真是一份很**體貼的**禮物。

She is always thoughtful with her friends.

她對朋友總是很**體貼**。

He looked thoughtful after the meeting.

會議結束後，他看起來若有所思，顯得很**thoughtful**。

It was really thoughtful of you to check in on me.

你還來關心我，真的很**體貼**。

She gave me a thoughtful answer instead of a quick one.

她沒有馬上回答，而是給了我一個**深思熟慮的**回答。

He went quiet and thoughtful when we mentioned his childhood.

我們提到他的童年時，他一下子安靜下來，變得很**若有所思**。