[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]仔细考虑;斟酌Consideration is careful thought about something.
He said there should be careful consideration of the future role of the BBC.
他说应该认真思考英国广播公司将来要扮演的角色。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]讨论;考虑 If something is under consideration, it is being discussed.
[under N]
Several proposals are under consideration by the state assembly.
有几个提案州议会正在讨论中。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]体贴;体谅;为人着想 If you show consideration, you pay attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
[oft N for n]
Show consideration for other rail travellers...
体谅其他铁路乘客。
Really, her tone said, some people have absolutely no consideration.
她的语气的确是在说有些人从不替他人考虑。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](尤指在计划或决定时)应考虑的因素 A consideration is something that should be thought about, especially when you are planning or deciding something.
[usu supp N]
They should not allow partisan political considerations or interests to cloud their judgment...
他们不应该让党派政治因素或者党派利益影响自己的判断。
A major consideration when choosing a dog is the size of your house and garden.
选择狗时,一个重要的考虑因素是房子和花园的大小。
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[PHRASE 短语]考虑到;顾及 If you take something into consideration, you think about it because it is relevant to what you are doing.
[V inflects]
The whole affair is bound to be taken into consideration when the Indian side is picked...
如果选的是印度一方,整个事件必定会纳入考虑范围之中。
Safe driving is good driving because it takes into consideration the lives of other people.
安全驾驶是良好的驾驶习惯,因为它考虑到了他人的人身安全。
Oxford
con·sid·er·ation★/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn; NAmEkənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/noun1★[uncountable , countable ]( formal) the act of thinking carefully about sth 仔细考虑;深思;斟酌◆Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety.健康与安全的问题应该认真予以考虑。◆The proposals are currently under consideration(= being discussed).那些提案目前正在审议中。◆After a few moments' consideration, he began to speak.他想了片刻后开始讲话。◆a consideration of the legal issues involved对有关法律问题的考虑2★[countable ]something that must be thought about when you are planning or deciding sth (作计划或决定时)必须考虑的事(或因素、原因)◆economic/commercial/environmental/practical considerations需要考虑的经济╱商业╱环境╱实际因素◆Time is another important consideration.时间是另一个需要考虑的重要因素。3★[uncountable ]consideration(for sb/sth) the quality of being sensitive towards others and thinking about their wishes and feelings (对他人的)考虑周到,体谅,顾及◆They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings.他们根本不体谅我的感受。◆Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration forthe bereaved family. 出于对丧失亲人家属着想,新闻记者没有到葬礼现场。4[countable ]( formal) a reward or payment for a service 报酬;酬金;支付款IDIOMSin consideration of sth( formal) as payment for sth 作为…的报酬(或酬劳)◆a small sum in consideration of your services酬谢你服务的小费★take sth into considerationto think about and include a particular thing or fact when you are forming an opinion or making a decision 考虑到;顾及◆The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made.作决定时要考虑候选人的经验和资格。◆Taking everything into consideration, the event was a great success.总的说来,这项活动取得了极大的成功。☞more at
1[uncountable] formal careful thought and attention, especially before making an official or important decision: proposals put forward for considerationunder consideration There are several amendments under consideration.due/serious/proper etc consideration After due consideration, I have decided to tender my resignation.give something careful/full etc consideration We would have to give serious consideration to banning it altogether.deserve/merit consideration These plans definitely merit further consideration.2take something into consideration to remember to think about something important when you are making a decision or judgment: We will take your recent illness into consideration when marking your exams.GRAMMAR Don’t say: take something in consideration | take something under consideration3[countable] a fact that you think about when you are making a decision: Political rather than economic considerations influenced the location of the new factory.4[uncountable] the quality of thinking about other people’s feelings and being careful not to upset themconsideration for The murdered woman’s name has not been released, out of consideration for her parents. They’ve got no consideration for others.Show some consideration!5[singular, uncountable] formal a payment for something, especially a service: I might be able to help you, for a small consideration. a payment in consideration of (=as payment for) their servicesCOLLOCATIONSverbsgive something consideration· It’s an interesting idea and I’ll give it some consideration.deserve/merit consideration (also be worthy of consideration)· He made a number of proposals that deserve consideration.need/require consideration· Money is usually the first issue that needs consideration.receive consideration· All applications for a university place receive consideration.adjectivescareful consideration· After careful consideration I have decided not to accept your offer.serious consideration· At the time, I didn’t give his suggestion serious consideration.further consideration· The meeting was adjourned to allow time for further consideration.special consideration· Two other major difficulties need special consideration.detailed consideration· Each of these matters requires detailed consideration.due/proper consideration (=the necessary and suitable consideration)· A lot of building took place without due consideration for the effect it would have on the area.full consideration (=the highest amount of consideration)· Our decision must be based on full consideration of the long-term consequences.urgent consideration· I would be grateful if you would give this matter urgent consideration.
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n.考虑;原因;关心;报酬
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