contemplate
UK ['kɒn.təm.pleɪt] US ['kɑ:n.tˌəm-] verb intransitive or transitive
ADVANCED
■to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way 盘算；沉思，冥想•[+ -ing verb] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.我打算出国1年。 •You're not contemplating a change of job, are you?你没考虑要换工作，是吗？ •It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate.这件事太糟糕／可怕／危险，简直不敢想。 |