| 单词 | consider |
| 释义 | Word family noun consideration reconsideration adjective considerable ≠ inconsiderable considerate ≠ inconsiderate considered verb consider reconsider adverb considerably considerately ≠ inconsiderately con·sid·er /kənˈsɪdə $ -ər/ ●●● S1 W1 verb 1 think about 考虑 [intransitive, transitive]THINK ABOUT to think about something carefully, especially before making a choice or decision 考虑 细想consider doing something I seriously considered resigning (=almost actually resigned). 我认真考虑过辞职。consider the possibility of (doing) something Have you considered the possibility of retraining? 你是否考虑过接受再培训的可能性？consider whether (to do something) We are considering whether to change our advice to tourists. 我们正在考虑是否修改对游客的建议。consider where/how/why etc We’re still considering where to move to. 我们仍在考虑搬到哪里去。 We will have to consider your offer carefully. 我们得仔细考虑你的提议。be considering your position formal (=be deciding whether or not to leave your job) 考虑是否要辞职► see thesaurus at thinkn GrammarConsider is followed by an -ing form, not an infinitive. You consider doing something: I considered asking for my money back. ✗Don’t say: I considered to ask for my money back.2 opinion 观点 [transitive]THINK/HAVE THE OPINION THAT to think of someone or something in a particular way or to have a particular opinion 认为，觉得consider (that) The local authority considered that the school did not meet requirements. 当地政府认为这所学校达不到要求。consider somebody/something (to be) something 认为自己属于某类人 A further increase in interest rates is now considered unlikely. 进一步上调利率现在被认为不大可能。 Liz Quinn was considered an excellent teacher. 利兹•奎因被认为是一位优秀的教师。 They consider themselves to be Europeans. 他们认为自己是欧洲人。consider it necessary/important etc to do something I did not consider it necessary to report the incident. 我认为没必要把这件事报告上去。 I consider it a great honour to be invited. 我觉得受到邀请是很大的荣幸。consider somebody/something to do something The campaign was considered to have failed. 这次运动被认为失败了。consider yourself lucky/fortunate (=believe you are lucky etc) 认为自己很幸运 Consider yourself lucky you weren’t in the car at the time. 你当时不在车里，你应该感到庆幸。consider yourself (to be) something (=think of yourself as a particular type of person) 认为自己属于某类人 They consider themselves to be middle class. 他们认为自己属于中产阶级。3 people’s feelings 人们的感情 [transitive]KIND to think about someone or their feelings, and try to avoid upsetting them 体谅，体贴 → considerate You’ve got to learn to consider other people! 你得学会为别人着想！ Have you considered my feelings? 你考虑过我的感受吗？4 important fact 重要的事实 [intransitive, transitive] to think about an important fact relating to something when making a judgment 考虑到〔相关的重要因素〕，顾及 → considering It’s not surprising when you consider that he only arrived six months ago. 想想他才来了六个月，这就不足为奇了。 All things considered, I’m sure we made the right decision. 通盘考虑起来，我相信我们的决定是正确的。5 discuss 讨论 [transitive]DISCUSS to discuss something such as a report or problem, so that you can make a decision about it 讨论 The committee has been considering the report. 委员会一直在讨论这份报告。6 look at 注视 [transitive] formalLOOK AT to look at someone or something carefully 审视，端详 Ben considered the statue with an expert eye. 本以专家的眼光审视着这座雕塑。7 consider it done spoken used to say yes very willingly when someone asks you to do something for them 行，没问题 ‘Could you drive me to the airport tomorrow?’ ‘Consider it done.’ “明天你能否开车送我去机场？”“没问题。”n GRAMMAR: Using the progressive• In meaning 1, consider is often used in the progressive. You say: I am considering investing some money (=I am thinking about it and may do it). • In meaning 2, consider is not used in the progressive. You say: I consider it a good investment (=I believe that it is). ✗Don’t say: I am considering it a good investment.n THESAURUSconsider verb [transitive not in progressive] formal to have an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about themWe do not consider this film suitable for young children.She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation.see verb [transitive not in progressive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thingHaving a child makes you see things differently.America was seen as the land of opportunity.The country sees itself as a bridge between East and West.regard/view verb [transitive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing. Regard/view are a little more formal than seeShe regards herself more as an entertainer than a singer.Many people in the industry viewed him with suspicion.perceive verb [transitive often passive] formal to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thingHistorically, nursing has been perceived as a job for women, but things have changed now.The group were perceived to have little real talent.Do other people perceive us as we perceive ourselves?think of somebody/something as (also look on somebody/something as) to think that someone or something is a particular type of person or thingHe looked on his job as a welcome relief from the problems at home.Even though he’s 18, his parents still think of him as a child.I think of her more as a sister.→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpusconsider• That would not be good, for more reasons than he cared to consider.• While the list of proposed transportation projects is being refined, possible methods to close the funding gap are being considered.• For any skin problem, it's worth considering a change of diet.• I considered driving out to Atlantic City to meet her.• Have you considered getting new car?• Bill paused to consider his options.• I would consider it an honour to serve on the Executive Committee.• The mayor needs to consider local residents when she decides where to put the new stadium.• A fundamental breach is one which the courts would consider more serious than an ordinary breach.• The boss says she's still considering my request for a raise.• Planning Permission Application for permission to develop a timeshare facility would be considered on the same basis as any other resort development.• Meanwhile, the Legislature is considering the committee's recommendations.• Before buying a car you should consider the cost of insuring it.• Before you resign, you should consider the effect it will have on your family.• Lying in the water, she considered the evidence against Sykes again.• We began to consider the possibility of moving to Japan permanently.• We do not consider this film suitable for young children.• But when you consider this in the context of its well-weighted precision and speed, it gives little cause for complaint.• She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation.• He also said he would consider unsealing some documents after the jury is chosen.• Differences emerge in three ways: argument; competition; and conflict - which alone is considered wholly harmful.• Have you considered working as a journalist?be considering your position• I had recommended him to say he was considering his position and no more.• He says the family are considering their position visavis the manufacturers and the suppliers.consider yourself (to be) something• He could consider himself a man now.• Q: Do you consider yourself a role model?• He considered himself, at that moment, married to Louise.• Foolish pride: I considered myself indestructible.• You can consider yourself most fortunate to be blessed like this with such a strong celestial advantage.• If you consider yourself slower than the pathfinder then start late.• I'd seen them being put through the mill in this way several times, but always considered myself somehow immune.• Yet she considers herself to have been extraordinarily lucky throughout her writing career.All things considered• I mean, nuns have to drink somewhere. All things considered, I reckoned two out of three wasn't bad.• She keeps herself to herself. All things considered, she would be better married.Origin consider (1300-1400) Old French considerer, from Latin considerare “to look at the stars, look at closely, examine”, from com- ( → COM-) + sidus “star”con·sid·er verb →n GRAMMAR1 →n GRAMMAR2 →n THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable carefully, to especially something about think Corpus |
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