| 单词 | reconsider |
| 释义 | reconsider (once / 1799 pages) v When you reconsider something, you think about it again or in a new way. You might decline your grandfather's invitation to the circus, but then reconsider when you see that Gunther the famous lion tamer is showing up. When you reconsider, you usually end up changing your mind about your initial decision or opinion. Your neighbor might be planning to vote for a candidate you dislike; however, if you do a good enough job arguing in favor of a different candidate, she might reconsider her vote. The Latin root of consider is considerare, "look at closely," or "observe the stars." Reconsider adds the "again" prefix re-. WORD FAMILYreconsider: reconsideration, reconsidered, reconsidering, reconsiders+/consider: considerable, consideration, considered, considering, considers, reconsider/considerable: considerabler, considerablest, considerably, inconsiderable/consideration: considerations, inconsideration/considered: ill-considered, unconsidered/inconsiderable: inconsiderably/inconsideration: inconsiderations/reconsideration: reconsiderations USAGE EXAMPLESSmith nearly retired in 2015 but an Achilles injury in November of that year prompted him to reconsider. Reuters(Jan 01, 2017) Progressives should reconsider the assumption that social mobility is the answer to inequality. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) Perhaps instead of dismissing the religious beliefs of those who oppose liberty, more elites should reconsider the faith that upholds it. Wall Street Journal(Dec 29, 2016) 1v consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing Won't you reconsider your decision? Hyper consider, reckon, regard, see, view deem to be 2v consider again (a bill) that had been voted upon before, with a view to altering it Hyper consider, reckon, regard, see, view deem to be |
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