Contemplating Meaning in English

word · lemma: contemplate

US

UK

释义

Thinking carefully and deeply about something, often for a period of time. It can mean considering a decision, situation, or idea with close attention.

用法与细微差别

A formal and thoughtful word, often used for serious or important decisions. Common phrases include 'contemplating life', 'contemplating moving', or 'contemplating my future'. Not usually used for quick or casual thoughts.

• Spanish: contemplar - considerar - reflexionar sobre
• Portuguese (BR): contemplar - refletir sobre - pensar profundamente
• Portuguese (PT): contemplar - refletir sobre - ponderar
• Chinese (Simplified): 沉思 - 思考 - 考虑
• Chinese (Traditional): 沉思 - 思考 - 考慮
• Hindi: विचार करना - मनन करना
• Arabic: يتأمل - يفكر بعمق
• Bengali: গভীরভাবে চিন্তা করা - বিবেচনা করা
• Russian: размышлять - обдумывать
• Japanese: 熟考する - 思い巡らす
• Vietnamese: suy ngẫm - cân nhắc kỹ
• Korean: 숙고하다 - 곰곰이 생각하다
• Turkish: düşünmek (derinlemesine) - kafa yormak
• Urdu: غور کرنا - سنجیدگی سے سوچنا
• Indonesian: merenungkan - mempertimbangkan dengan serius

例句

She was contemplating her future after graduation.

basic

I am contemplating a change in my career.

basic

He sat by the window, contemplating the rain.

basic

I've been contemplating whether I should move to another city.

natural

She spent the weekend contemplating what happiness really means.

natural

Honestly, I’m still contemplating your offer—it’s a big decision.

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