consideration
noun
uk/kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/us/kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/considerationnoun(CAREFUL THINKING)
B2[U]
theactofthinkingabout somethingcarefully:
考虑,斟酌After some consideration, we'vedecidedtosellthehouse.一番斟酌之后,我们决定卖掉房子。
Thewholematterneeds(to be given)carefulconsideration.整件事需要仔细考虑。
- As I was just saying, Ithinktheproposalneedsfurtherconsideration.
- Threesitesarepresentlyunder consideration for the newhotel.
- I've put mypropositionto thecompanydirectorfor his consideration.
- Theproposalsthat you have putforwarddeserveseriousconsideration.
- That's aninterestingjoboffer- I'd give it someseriousconsideration if I were you.
Thinking and contemplating
- a brown studyidiom
- agonize
- agonize over/aboutsomething
- beard-stroking
- bethink
- dip
- harbour
- in the cold light of dayidiom
- introspect
- introspection
- joined-up thinking
- lateral thinking
- reflection
- rumination
- run throughsomeone'smind/headidiom
- scratch
- scratchyourheadidiom
- self-contemplation
- self-reflection
- weigh
considerationnoun(SUBJECT/FACT)
B2[CorU]
aparticularsubjectorfactthatneedsto bethoughtabout whenjudgingsomething:
考虑(或注意)的事(或因素、原因)Comfort/Safety is animportantconsideration.舒适性/安全性是需考虑的重要因素。
takesomethinginto consideration
tothinkcarefullyabout aparticularfactwhendecidingorjudgingsomething :
把某事纳入考虑范围It may befairlycheaptobuy, but you've got to take into consideration themoneyyou'llspendonrepairs.买它可能很便宜,但你得考虑你要花多少修理费。
- You have to taketheirworriesinto consideration.
- Theproximityofshoppingfacilitiesis animportantconsideration for us.
- Cost is not a consideration for him.
- I'd like you to take theenvironmentalimpactinto consideration.
- Price is amajorconsideration for them.
Thinking and contemplating
- a brown studyidiom
- agonize
- agonize over/aboutsomething
- beard-stroking
- bethink
- dip
- harbour
- in the cold light of dayidiom
- introspect
- introspection
- joined-up thinking
- lateral thinking
- reflection
- rumination
- run throughsomeone'smind/headidiom
- scratch
- scratchyourheadidiom
- self-contemplation
- self-reflection
- weigh
considerationnoun(CARE)
C2[U]
behaviourthat iskindandconsiderspeople'sfeelings:
体贴,关心You have no considerationforothers!你毫不关心别人!
Turnyourmusicdown andshowa little considerationfortheneighbours!把你的音乐声调小点,考虑一下邻居!
We didn'tpublishthedetails,out ofconsiderationforthe victim'sfamily.出于对受害者家属的考虑,我们没有公布细节。
Kind & thoughtful
- accommodating
- attentive
- attentively
- attentiveness
- avuncular
- diplomatic
- diplomatically
- eunoia
- fatherly
- good-hearted
- neighbourly
- nice
- nicely
- not have a bad/dishonest/racist, etc. bone in your bodyidiom
- obliging
- thoughtfulness
- unmalicious
- unmaliciously
- warm-hearted
- well intentioned
considerationnoun(MONEY)
[C]old-fashionedorhumorous
apaymentfor aservice:
报酬,酬金Forasmallconsideration,sir, I'll show you the way there myself.先生,如果给点报酬,我会亲自带您到那儿。
Costs & expenses
- aliment
- all in
- blue book value
- book value
- carriage
- carrying charge
- cash flow
- expenditure
- fee
- flat rate
- gate money
- purchasing power
- special offer
- starting price
- sticker price
- sunk cost
- surcharge
- time is moneyidiom
- top rate
- transfer fee