thoughtful UK ['θɔ:t.fəl] US ['θɑ:t-] adjective ADVANCED ■carefully considering things 考虑周到的;计划周密的•He has a thoughtful approach to his work.他工作很细心周到。 ADVANCED ■quiet because you are thinking about something 沉思的•You look thoughtful.你看起来心里有事。 ADVANCED ■kind and always thinking about how you can help other people 体贴的,关心的•Thank you for phoning when I was ill - it was very thoughtful of you.我生病时谢谢你打电话来问候——你真是体贴人。 •She's a very thoughtful person.她是一个很体贴的人。 Opposite thoughtless |