contemplate

中英词典：contemplate

1. 基本释义

动词

1. 仔细考虑；沉思；冥想（to think about something for a long time or in a serious way）
2. 注视；凝视（to look at someone or something for a long time）
3. 计划；打算（to consider the possibility of doing something in the future）

形容词

1. contemplative: 沉思的；冥想的（involving long and serious thought）

名词

1. contemplation: 沉思；凝视（the act of thinking deeply or carefully about something）

2. 词语辨析

contemplate与ponder的区别在于，ponder更强调思考的深度和长时间，而contemplate则更强调思考的目的和动机。

3. 词汇扩充

1. contemplator: 沉思者；冥想者（a person who contemplates）
2. contemplative mood: 沉思的情绪；冥想的心境

4. 近义词

meditate, reflect, think, ponder, mull over

5. 反义词

disregard, neglect, ignore

6. 柯林斯词典

动词 contemplate

1. If you contemplate an action, you think about whether to do it or not.
2. If you contemplate an idea or subject, you think about it carefully for a long time.
3. If you contemplate something or someone, you look at them for a long time.

名词 contemplation

1. Contemplation is the act of thinking deeply and at length.
2. Contemplation of something involves thinking about it carefully for a long time.

7. 牛津词典

动词 contemplate

1. Look thoughtfully for a long time at.
2. Think about.
3. Look at with the intention of doing or achieving.

名词 contemplation

1. The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.
2. Deep reflective thought.

8. 用法

contemplate的常见用法：

• contemplate doing something: 考虑做某事
• contemplate on/upon something: 对某事进行思考
• contemplate the possibility/idea: 考虑可能性/想法

9. 相关的例句

以下是20条以上的中英双语对照例句：

1. I sat on the beach, contemplating the waves.（我坐在海滩上，凝视着海浪。）
2. She contemplated the idea for a moment and then agreed.（她思考了一会这个想法，然后同意了。）
3. He contemplated the meaning of life.（他沉思人生的意义。）
4. The statue stood in the park, contemplating the city skyline.（那座雕像矗立在公园中，注视着城市的天际线。）
5. I'm contemplating whether to quit my job or not.（我正在考虑是否辞职。）
6. She contemplated the consequences of her actions.（她在思考自己行为的后果。）
7. He sat in contemplation, trying to find a solution to the problem.（他坐在那里沉思，试图找到问题的解决办法。）
8. I often find myself lost in contemplation when I'm alone.（当我独自一人时，我经常陷入沉思。）
9. She gazed out the window, lost in contemplation.（她凝视着窗外，陷入了沉思。）
10. I'm contemplating on whether to study abroad or stay in my home country.（我在考虑是去国外留学还是留在自己的祖国。）
11. He contemplated on the meaning of the poem.（他对这首诗的意义进行了思考。）
12. She contemplated the possibility of starting her own business.（她考虑了创办自己的事业的可能性。）
13. Contemplating the stunning sunset, he felt at peace.（凝视着壮丽的日落，他感到平静。）
14. The painting invites contemplation on the nature of love.（这幅画引发对爱的本质的思考。）
15. After much contemplation, he decided to pursue his passion for music.（经过深思熟虑，他决定追求他对音乐的热爱。）
16. She sat in quiet contemplation, enjoying the beauty of the garden.（她静静地坐在那里沉醉在花园的美景中。）
17. The monk entered a state of deep contemplation.（那位僧侣进入了深度的冥想状态。）
18. Contemplating the vastness of the universe can make one feel small.（沉思宇宙的广袤会让人感到渺小。）
19. He contemplated his options before making a decision.（他在做决定之前仔细考虑了他的选择。）
20. Contemplating the mountain scenery, she felt a sense of awe.（凝视着山景，她感到一种敬畏之情。）