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单词 consideration
释义

consideration

UK /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singularconsideration
pluralconsiderations

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    uncountable careful thought before making a decision or judgment about something
    give consideration to something:

    We have given careful consideration to your claim for compensation.

    after serious/careful consideration (of something):

    After serious consideration of all the issues, the school decided to expel the three students.

    for someone’s consideration:

    Here are a few questions for your consideration.

    under consideration (=being thought about):

    One of the possibilities under consideration (=being thought about) is closing the street to motor vehicles.

    Synonyms and related words

    Careful thought
    1. 1a
      countable something that you must think about carefully before you make a decision or judgment

      practical/ethical/political considerations

      For most people, the most important consideration in choosing a mortgage is the cost of repayments.

      Synonyms and related words

      Important thing or detail

    Collocates

    Adjectives frequently used with consideration
    ▪ careful, detailed, due, serious

  2. 2
    uncountable a kind way of behaving that shows you care about other people’s feelings and needs

    She treats all her patients with consideration and respect.

    out of consideration for someone:

    Reporters stayed away out of consideration for the family.

    show consideration for someone/something:

    Try showing a little more consideration for others.

    Synonyms and related words

    Friendliness, generosity and kindness
  3. 3
    countable formala payment for something someone has done for you
    Synonyms and related words

    Miscellaneous payments
  4. 4
    countable/uncountable legalsomething that is promised or given by one party to a contract in return for something promised or given by another party

    Both parties to the contract must provide consideration.

    Synonyms and related words

    Miscellaneous legal terms

phrases

in consideration of something
take something into consideration

consideration

US /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singularconsideration
pluralconsiderations

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    uncountable careful thought before making a decision or judgment about something
    give consideration to something:

    We have given careful consideration to your claim for compensation.

    after serious/careful consideration (of something):

    After serious consideration of all the issues, the school decided to expel the three students.

    for someone’s consideration:

    Here are a few questions for your consideration.

    under consideration (=being thought about):

    One of the possibilities under consideration (=being thought about) is closing the street to motor vehicles.

    Synonyms and related words

    Careful thought
    1. 1a
      countable something that you must think about carefully before you make a decision or judgment

      practical/ethical/political considerations

      For most people, the most important consideration in choosing a mortgage is the cost of repayments.

      Synonyms and related words

      Important thing or detail

    Collocates

    Adjectives frequently used with consideration
    ▪ careful, detailed, due, serious

  2. 2
    uncountable a kind way of behaving that shows you care about other people’s feelings and needs

    She treats all her patients with consideration and respect.

    out of consideration for someone:

    Reporters stayed away out of consideration for the family.

    show consideration for someone/something:

    Try showing a little more consideration for others.

    Synonyms and related words

    Friendliness, generosity and kindness
  3. 3
    countable formala payment for something someone has done for you
    Synonyms and related words

    Miscellaneous payments
  4. 4
    countable/uncountable legalsomething that is promised or given by one party to a contract in return for something promised or given by another party

    Both parties to the contract must provide consideration.

    Synonyms and related words

    Miscellaneous legal terms

phrases

in consideration of something
take something into consideration
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