What does contemplate mean?

to think carefully about something for a long time to consider doing something in the future to look at something quietly and thoughtfully

How is contemplate pronounced?

UK /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/, US /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/.

/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/ · /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/

CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5664 in the learning path

认真考虑；深思

v. to think carefully about something for a long time

认真考虑；深思

v. to consider doing something in the future

考虑做；打算

v. to look at something quietly and thoughtfully

凝视；端详

She sat beside the lake, contemplating her next move.

她坐在湖边，认真考虑下一步该怎么办。

Before expanding public transport, planners should contemplate how proposed routes will affect existing communities.

在扩展公共交通之前，规划者应仔细考虑拟议线路会如何影响现有社区。

后接名词或动名词，不接to do。

What does contemplate mean?: to think carefully about something for a long time to consider doing something in the future to look at something quietly and thoughtfully
How is contemplate pronounced?: UK /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/, US /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.