contemplation
/ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/ · /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5427 in the learning path
沉思；深思
Definitions
n. the act of thinking deeply and quietly about something
沉思；深思
n. the act of considering a possible future action
考虑；打算
Example
He sat by the lake in quiet contemplation.
他坐在湖边，静静地沉思。
Public gardens offer urban residents valuable opportunities for quiet contemplation away from the pressures of daily life.
公共花园为城市居民提供宝贵的机会，让他们远离日常生活的压力，静心沉思。
Collocations
- quiet contemplation
- deep contemplation
- in contemplation
Word family
- contemplate (v.)
- contemplative (adj.)
Synonyms
- reflection
- meditation
Usage tip
通常不可数；强调安静深思，不一定是痛苦思索。
FAQ
- What does contemplation mean?
- the act of thinking deeply and quietly about something the act of considering a possible future action
- How is contemplation pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/, US /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
