consider
v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tw, Tg]
~ sb/sth (for/as sth) think about sb/sth, esp in order to make a decision; contemplate sb/sth 考慮某人[某事物](尤指以做決定為目的者); 細想
We have considered your application carefully, but cannot offer you the job. 我們已經仔細地考慮了你的申請, 認為不能聘請你做這份工作.
consider sb for a job/as a candidate 考慮讓某人做某工作[作候選人]
Have you considered how to get there? 你是否考慮過如何到達那里?
We are considering going to Canada, ie we may go there. 我們正考慮到加拿大去.
2 [Tf, Cn.a, Cn.n, Cn.n/a, Cn.t]
~ sb/sth as sth be of the opinion; regard sb/sth as sth 認為; 視某人[某事物]為
We consider that you are not to blame. 我們認為不該責怪你.
We consider this (to be) very important. 我們認為這非常重要.
Do you consider it wise to interfere? 你認為應該干預嗎?
He will be considered a weak leader. 他會被認為是個軟弱無能的領導人.
a painting previously considered as worthless, but which now turns out to be very valuable 一幅先前認為毫無價值的畫, 現在卻變成了珍品
He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. 現在公認他是該國最佳的男高音歌手.
(fml 文) He's very well considered (ie people have a high opinion of him) within the company. 他在公司中受到很高的評價.
Consider yourself (ie You are) under arrest. 你已被逮捕.
3 [Tn] take (sth) into account; make allowances for 考慮到(某事物); 體諒
We must consider the feelings of other people. 我們必須顧及他人的感情.
In judging him you should consider his youth. 在對他進行評審時, 你應該考慮到他還年輕.
4 [Tn] (fml 文) look at (sb/sth) carefully 細看(某人[某事物])
He stood considering the painting for some minutes. 他站在那幅畫前凝視了幾分鐘.
5 (idm 習語) all