consideration
/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4108 in the learning path
考虑；斟酌
Definitions
n. Careful thought about something before making a decision.
考虑；斟酌
n. Care for other people's feelings, needs, or comfort.
体谅；关心
n. Something important to think about when making a decision.
需要考虑的因素
Example
After careful consideration, we chose the smaller flat.
经过仔细考虑，我们选择了那套较小的公寓。
Urban planners should take the needs of older residents into consideration when designing public transport systems.
城市规划者在设计公共交通系统时，应考虑老年居民的需求。
Collocations
- careful consideration
- take into consideration
- under consideration
- show consideration for
Word family
- consider (v.)
- considerate (adj.)
- considered (adj.)
Usage tip
表考虑或体谅通常不可数；表考虑因素时可数。
FAQ
- What does consideration mean?
- Careful thought about something before making a decision. Care for other people's feelings, needs, or comfort. Something important to think about when making a decision.
- How is consideration pronounced?
- UK /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/, US /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
