1. | [i][t] （尤指为作出决定而）仔细考虑，细想to think about sth carefully, especially in order to make a decision |
I'd like some time to consider. 我希望有些时间考虑一下。 | |
She considered her options. 她仔细考虑了自己的各种选择。 | |
a carefully considered response 经过仔细考虑的回复 | |
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner(= it is thought possible that it could become one) . 这家公司正在被积极考虑为可能的合作伙伴。 | |
We're considering buying a new car. 我们在考虑买一辆新车。 | |
We need to consider how the law might be reformed. 我们得斟酌法律应如何修订。 | |
He was considering what to do next. 他在考虑下一步怎么办。 |
2. | [t] 认为；以为；觉得to think of sb/sth in a particular way |
He considers himself an expert on the subject. 他认为自己是这门学科的专家。 | |
This award is considered (to be) a great honour. 这项奖被视为极大的荣誉。 | |
These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group. 这些工人被视为高风险人群。 | |
Consider yourself lucky you weren't fired. 你没被解雇，算是万幸。 | |
Who do you consider (to be) responsible for the accident? 你认为谁对这起事故负有责任？ | |
He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. 普遍认为他是全国最佳男高音歌手。 | |
She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. 她认为现在下确切的结论还为时过早。 | |
It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. 人们认为所提出的发展计划将创造急需的就业机会。 |
3. | [t] ~ sb/sth 体谅；考虑到；顾及to think about sth, especially the feelings of other people, and be influenced by it when making a decision, etc. |
You should consider other people before you act. 你在行动之前应当考虑到别人。 |
4. | [t] ~ sb/sth 端详；注视to look carefully at sb/sth |
He stood there, considering the painting. 他站在那里，凝视着那幅画。 |
