单词 | in contemplation |
释义 | > as lemmasin contemplation P2. in contemplation: under consideration; (also) anticipated, expected. Frequently in to have something in contemplation: to be considering something; to intend to do something. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > thought > continued thinking, reflection, contemplation > thinking about, consideration, deliberation > [adverb] > under consideration in view?c1475 in one's eye?1567 in speculation1638 under consideration1652 on (upon) the tapis1690 on the carpet1726 in contemplation1773 on (also upon) the table1884 on the nail1886 1773 J. Adams Let. 22 Dec. in Papers (1977) III. 3 It is whispered that the Sachem has it in Contemplation to go home Soon. 1777 S. Johnson Let. 13 Aug. (1992) III. 51 I dined yesterday with the corporation, and talked against a workhouse which they have in contemplation. 1808 Med. & Physical Jrnl. 19 271 He had it in contemplation..to offer himself a candidate for a fellowship in the London College of Physicians. 1860 Med. Times & Gaz. 5 May 449/1 It was rumoured to be in contemplation to remove St. Thomas's Hospital..several miles into the country. 1919 W. S. Churchill Let. 8 Feb. in M. Gilbert Winston S. Churchill (1977) IV. Compan. i. 517 The ranks in contemplation are as follows:—Air Marshal: Air Commodore: Wing Commander [etc.]. 2006 Lawyers Weekly (Nexis) 1 Dec. Individual cases throw up issues that may not have been in contemplation at the time the legislation was put into place. < as lemmas |
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