| 单词 | consideration |
| 释义 | consideration (once / 97 pages) 1n 2n 3n Consideration is kindness and thoughtful regard for others, or an act of thoughtfulness. Treating others as you would have them treat you (the Golden Rule) is one example of consideration. The verb consider comes from the Latin for "contemplate," and hidden in the word is sid,, the Latin root for "star." Originally it meant to examine something very thoroughly, or carefully, as if you were staring at the night sky, contemplating its mystery. If you give something consideration, you think about it carefully, and not too quickly. When you’re making a tough decision, you need to give consideration to all possible outcomes before making up your mind. WORD FAMILYconsideration: considerations, inconsideration+/consider: considerable, consideration, considered, considering, considers, reconsider/considerable: considerabler, considerablest, considerably, inconsiderable/considered: ill-considered, unconsidered/inconsiderable: inconsiderably/inconsideration: inconsiderations/reconsider: reconsideration, reconsidered, reconsidering, reconsiders/reconsideration: reconsiderations USAGE EXAMPLESThat is one consideration, but it may be hard considering how great the need is now. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) This pattern, and Bellevue’s capacity to accommodate more of the region’s new jobs and residents, is an important consideration as growth policies evolve. Seattle Times(Jan 01, 2017) But sometimes there are more strategic considerations at play. New York Times(Dec 30, 2016) 1 1n the process of giving careful thought to something Hypo|Hyper advisement, deliberation, weighing careful consideration explorationa systematic consideration contemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulnessa calm, lengthy, intent consideration cogitation, studyattentive consideration and meditation meditation, speculationcontinuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature meditation(religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) thinkan instance of deliberate thinking introspection, self-contemplation, self-examinationthe contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct retrospectcontemplation of things past cerebration, intellection, mentation, thinking, thought, thought process the process of using your mind to consider something carefully 2n information that should be kept in mind when making a decision another consideration is the time it would take Syn|Hypo|Hyper circumstance, condition justification something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary mitigating circumstance(law) a circumstance that does not exonerate a person but which reduces the penalty associated with the offense information knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction 3n a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) 2consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour Hypo|Hyper reconsideration a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision discourse, discussion, treatment an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic 1n kind and considerate regard for others he showed no consideration for her feelings Syn|Ant|Hypo|Hyper considerateness, thoughtfulness inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness the quality of failing to be considerate of others attentiveness the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others tact, tactfulnessconsideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finessesubtly skillful handling of a situation address, savoir-fairesocial skill kindness the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic 2n a considerate and thoughtful act 3Syn|Hyper thoughtfulness benignity, kindness a kind act n a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone Syn|Hypo|Hyper retainer quid, quid pro quo something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises fee a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services |
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