consideration

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition). countable,uncountable
    — After much consideration, I have decided to stay.
  2. Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision. countable,uncountable
    — Speculations about the possible entire reconstruction of society give the intellectual fare much more to his taste than the more practical and short-run considerations of those who aim at a piecemeal improvement of the existing order.
  3. The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires. countable,uncountable
    — You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.
  4. A payment or other recompense for something done. countable,uncountable
    — Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.
  5. A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract. countable,uncountable
    — In consideration of the performance of B's obligations hereunder, A hereby grants to B's personal license.
  6. Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention. countable,uncountable
    — [...] settled down on a small property he had near Quimper to live for the rest of his days in peace; but the failure of an attorney left him suddenly penniless, and neither he nor his wife was willing to live in penury where they had enjoyed consideration.

词形变化

considerations plural

词汇关系

近义词
cogitation contemplation deliberation mulling musing pondering meditation reflection rethinking reconsideration rumination thought
衍生词
nonconsideration offence taken into consideration offence to be taken into consideration preconsideration subconsideration take into consideration valuable consideration
相关词
consider considerable considerate considerateness considered inconsideration reconsideration ponder

词源

From Middle English consideracioun, from Old French consideracion, from Latin cōnsīderātiō. By surface analysis, consider + -ation.
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