| 单词 | thoughtful |
| 释义 | thoughtful (θɔːtfʊl ) 1. adjective If you are thoughtful, you are quiet and serious because you are thinking about something. Nancy, who had been thoughtful for some time, suddenly spoke. He was looking very thoughtful. She had a thoughtful expression on her face. Synonyms: reflective, pensive, contemplative, meditative thoughtfully adverb [ADVERB with verb] Daniel nodded thoughtfully. 2. adjective B2 If you describe someone as thoughtful, you approve of them because they remember what other people want, need, or feel, and try not to upset them. [approval] ...a thoughtful and caring man. Thank you. That's very thoughtful of you. [+ of] It was a very kind and thoughtful gesture. Synonyms: considerate, kind, caring, kindly thoughtfully adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2 ...the bouquet of flowers he had thoughtfully purchased for the celebrations. thoughtfulness uncountable noun I can't tell you how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness. 3. adjective If you describe something such as a book, film, or speech as thoughtful, you mean that it is serious and well thought out. ...a thoughtful and scholarly book. Synonyms: profound, serious, deep, intelligent thoughtfully adverb [ADVERB with verb] ...these thoughtfully designed machines. Collocations: thoughtful analysis In fact, it was a more thoughtful analysis. Times,Sunday Times Alongside these portraits sits thoughtful analysis. The Times Literary Supplement Hopefully his thoughtful analysis will move things along. Times, Sunday Times According to this theory, people employ either shortcuts or thoughtful analysis based upon the context and salience of a particular issue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Assessors conducted thoughtful analysis of the tools, standards, and guides used and were reflective of the report's strengths and weaknesses. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The latter detracts from instances of thoughtful observation, clearly argued opinion, and carefully compiled source material from different historic periods. The Times Literary Supplement At every stage of its advance this modest man spotted both, and made thoughtful observations. Times,Sunday Times Her many-layered plots not only sustain superb narrative tension but contain sharp, thoughtful observations of both human nature and society. Times, Sunday Times Among the musical anecdotes are thoughtful observations on the era. Times, Sunday Times With that thoughtful response, he spares them embarrassment — and gives them the sense he's handled situations like this before and knows what he's doing. Christianity Today A love question you're asked needs a thoughtful response. The Sun It's a thoughtful response to the conventional experience of cinema, which insists that we sit quietly and watch footage of past events. Times, Sunday Times But he eventually gave a thoughtful response when asked if he had ever been intimidated by other players. Times, Sunday Times Evidence of a growing trend in the housing market was another reason for the thoughtful response to the latest statistics. Times, Sunday Times It has fine views over the valley, excellent breakfasts and, a thoughtful touch, hot water bottles in the bedrooms. Times, Sunday Times It's a thoughtful touch, drumming up the kind of controversy the aging agitators couldn't buy even if they tried. Globe and Mail There are also thoughtful touches such as drying cabinets for boots and coats. Times, Sunday Times Each villa has a pavilion and plunge pool, while other thoughtful touches include a yoga mat and sketch pad. Times,Sunday Times Once aboard one of their award-winning ships, you will immediately notice the thoughtful touches, sublime artistry and quality amenities that sets them apart. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 体贴的 Japanese: 思慮深い |
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