| 单词 | consideration |
| 释义 | considerationconsideration /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/ ●●○ noun 1THOUGHT [uncountable] formal careful thought and attention: He presented a list of requests for consideration.serious/careful consideration After careful consideration I decided to resign. I hope you’ll give my offer serious consideration. Several proposals are currently under consideration (=being thought about).full/due consideration The company promises to give due consideration to the results of the vote.2take something into consideration to remember to think about something important when you are making a decision or judgment: Class participation is taken into consideration in the student’s final grade.3something THAT AFFECTS A DECISION [countable] something that you must think about when you are planning to do something, which affects what you decide to do: practical considerations Political rather than economic considerations determined the location of the new factory. Cost should not be your main consideration.4KINDNESS [uncountable] the quality of thinking about other people’s feelings or situation and taking care not to upset them: consideration for Jeff never shows any consideration for other people’s feelings. The number of outdoor concerts has been reduced, out of consideration for the neighbors.5DISCUSSION [uncountable] the act of thinking about or discussing something, especially in order to make a decision about it: The Senate will return to its consideration of illegal immigration Monday.6in consideration of/for something formal as a reward for something: The payment was in consideration for their services.7MONEY [singular] formal a payment for a service: I might be able to help you, for a small consideration. |
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