单词 | consider |
释义 | consider —considerer, n. /keuhn sid"euhr/, v.t. 1. to think carefully about, esp. in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on: He considered the cost before buying the new car. 2. to regard as or deem to be: I consider the story improbable. 3. to think, believe, or suppose: We consider his reply unsatisfactory. 4. to bear in mind; make allowance for: The arrest was justified if you consider his disorderly behavior. 5. to pay attention to; regard: He considered the man for some time before speaking to him. 6. to regard with respect, thoughtfulness, honor, etc.; esteem. 7. to think about (something that one might do, accept, buy, etc.): to consider a job in Guatemala. 8. Obs. to view attentively; scrutinize. 9. Obs. to recompense or remunerate. v.i. 10. to think deliberately or carefully; reflect. 11. to view carefully or thoughtfully. [1350-1400; ME consideren ( < AF) < L considerare to examine, equiv. to con- CON- + sider- (s. of sidus) star-group, sky (see SIDEREAL) + -are inf. suffix] Syn. 1. ponder, deliberate, weigh. See study1. |
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