to contemplate
01
凝视, 沉思
to look at something carefully and think about it for a long time
Transitive: to contemplate a sight
例子
He sat in silence to contemplate the vast landscape before him.
他静静地坐着，凝视着面前广阔的景色。
She contemplated the intricate details of the sculpture for hours.
她花了几个小时凝视雕塑的复杂细节。
02
考虑, 沉思
to think about or consider something as a possibility
Transitive: to contemplate a choice or possibility
例子
After years of hard work, he decided to contemplate retirement and enjoy a slower pace of life.
经过多年的辛勤工作，他决定考虑退休并享受更慢的生活节奏。
She needed to contemplate her career choices before committing to a new job offer.
在承诺接受新工作之前，她需要考虑自己的职业选择。
03
沉思, 冥想
to spend time thinking deeply or focusing
Intransitive
例子
She likes to sit by the lake and contemplate in silence.
她喜欢坐在湖边静静地沉思。
After the meeting, I needed time alone to contemplate.
会议结束后，我需要独处的时间来思考。
04
沉思, 深思
to spend time considering or thinking deeply about something
Transitive: to contemplate a subject
例子
She likes to contemplate her goals before making big decisions.
她喜欢在做出重大决定之前深思自己的目标。
He sat by the lake to contemplate his next move.
他坐在湖边思考他的下一步行动。
词汇树
contemplation
contemplative
contemplate
contempl
