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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++con·sid·er /kənˈsɪdə $ -ər/ ●●● S1 W1 verb 1 think about 考虑 [intransitive, transitive]THINK ABOUT to think about something carefully, especially before making a choice or decision 考虑 细想consider doing something I seriously considered resigning (=almost actually resigned). 我认真考虑过辞职。consider the possibility of (doing) something Have you considered the possibility of retraining? 你是否考虑过接受再培训的可能性？consider whether (to do something) We are considering whether to change our advice to tourists. 我们正在考虑是否修改对游客的建议。consider where/how/why etc We’re still considering where to move to. 我们仍在考虑搬到哪里去。 We will have to consider your offer carefully. 我们得仔细考虑你的提议。be considering your position formal (=be deciding whether or not to leave your job) 考虑是否要辞职► see thesaurus at thinkn GrammarConsider is followed by an -ing form, not an infinitive. You consider doing something: I considered asking for my money back. ✗Don’t say: I considered to ask for my money back.2 opinion 观点 [transitive]THINK/HAVE THE OPINION THAT to think of someone or something in a particular way or to have a particular opinion 认为，觉得consider (that) The local authority considered that the school did not meet requirements. 当地政府认为这所学校达不到要求。consider somebody/something (to be) something 认为自己属于某类人 A further increase in interest rates is now considered unlikely. 进一步上调利率现在被认为不大可能。 Liz Quinn was considered an excellent teacher. 利兹•奎因被认为是一位优秀的教师。 They consider themselves to be Europeans. 他们认为自己是欧洲人。consider it necessary/important etc to do something I did not consider it necessary to report the incident. 我认为没必要把这件事报告上去。 I consider it a great honour to be invited. 我觉得受到邀请是很大的荣幸。consider somebody/something to do something The campaign was considered to have failed. 这次运动被认为失败了。consider yourself lucky/fortunate (=believe you are lucky etc) 认为自己很幸运 Consider yourself lucky you weren’t in the car at the time. 你当时不在车里，你应该感到庆幸。consider yourself (to be) something (=think of yourself as a particular type of person) 认为自己属于某类人 They consider themselves to be middle class. 他们认为自己属于中产阶级。3 people’s feelings 人们的感情 [transitive]KIND to think about someone or their feelings, and try to avoid upsetting them 体谅，体贴 → considerate You’ve got to learn to consider other people! 你得学会为别人着想！ Have you considered my feelings? 你考虑过我的感受吗？4 important fact 重要的事实 [intransitive, transitive] to think about an important fact relating to something when making a judgment 考虑到〔相关的重要因素〕，顾及 → considering5 discuss 讨论 [transitive]DISCUSS to discuss something such as a report or problem, so that you can make a decision about it 讨论6 look at 注视 [transitive] formalLOOK AT to look at someone or something carefully 审视，端详7 consider it done spoken used to say yes very willingly when someone asks you to do something for them 行，没问题n GRAMMAR: Using the progressive• In meaning 1, consider is often used in the progressive. You say: I am considering investing some money (=I am thinking about it and may do it). • In meaning 2, consider is not used in the progressive. You say: I consider it a good investment (=I believe that it is). ✗Don’t say: I am considering it a good investment.n THESAURUSconsider verb [transitive not in progressive] formal to have an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about themWe do not consider this film suitable for young children.She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation.see verb [transitive not in progressive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thingHaving a child makes you see things differently.America was seen as the land of opportunity.The country sees itself as a bridge between East and West.regard/view verb [transitive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing. Regard/view are a little more formal than seeShe regards herself more as an entertainer than a singer.Many people in the industry viewed him with suspicion.perceive verb [transitive often passive] formal to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thingHistorically, nursing has been perceived as a job for women, but things have changed now.The group were perceived to have little real talent.Do other people perceive us as we perceive ourselves?think of somebody/something as (also look on somebody/something as) to think that someone or something is a particular type of person or thingHe looked on his job as a welcome relief from the problems at home.Even though he’s 18, his parents still think of him as a child.I think of her more as a sister.→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
consider• That would not be good, for more reasons than he cared to consider.• While the list of proposed transportation projects is being refined, possible methods to close the funding gap are being considered.• For any skin problem, it's worth considering a change of diet.• I considered driving out to Atlantic City to meet her.• Have you considered getting new car?• Bill paused to consider his options.• I would consider it an honour to serve on the Executive Committee.• The mayor needs to consider local residents when she decides where to put the new stadium.• A fundamental breach is one which the courts would consider more serious than an ordinary breach.• The boss says she's still considering my request for a raise.• Planning Permission Application for permission to develop a timeshare facility would be considered on the same basis as any other resort development.• Meanwhile, the Legislature is considering the committee's recommendations.• Before buying a car you should consider the cost of insuring it.• Before you resign, you should consider the effect it will have on your family.• Lying in the water, she considered the evidence against Sykes again.• We began to consider the possibility of moving to Japan permanently.• We do not consider this film suitable for young children.• But when you consider this in the context of its well-weighted precision and speed, it gives little cause for complaint.• She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation.• He also said he would consider unsealing some documents after the jury is chosen.• Differences emerge in three ways: argument; competition; and conflict - which alone is considered wholly harmful.• Have you considered working as a journalist?be considering your position• I had recommended him to say he was considering his position and no more.• He says the family are considering their position visavis the manufacturers and the suppliers.consider yourself (to be) something• He could consider himself a man now.• Q: Do you consider yourself a role model?• He considered himself, at that moment, married to Louise.• Foolish pride: I considered myself indestructible.• You can consider yourself most fortunate to be blessed like this with such a strong celestial advantage.• If you consider yourself slower than the pathfinder then start late.• I'd seen them being put through the mill in this way several times, but always considered myself somehow immune.• Yet she considers herself to have been extraordinarily lucky throughout her writing career.All things considered• I mean, nuns have to drink somewhere. All things considered, I reckoned two out of three wasn't bad.• She keeps herself to herself. All things considered, she would be better married.Origin consider (1300-1400) Old French considerer, from Latin considerare “to look at the stars, look at closely, examine”, from com- ( → COM-) + sidus “star”con·sid·er verb →n GRAMMAR1 →n GRAMMAR2
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con‧sid‧er S1 W1 /kənˈsɪdə $ -ər/
verb
consider doing something
I seriously considered resigning (=almost actually resigned).
consider the possibility of (doing) something
Have you considered the possibility of retraining?
consider whether (to do something)
We are considering whether to change our advice to tourists.
consider where/how/why etc
We’re still considering where to move to.
We will have to consider your offer carefully.
be considering your position formal (=be deciding whether or not to leave your job)
2. OPINION [transitive] to think of someone or something in a particular way or to have a particular opinion
consider (that)
The local authority considered that the school did not meet requirements.
consider somebody/something (to be) something
A further increase in interest rates is now considered unlikely.
Liz Quinn was considered an excellent teacher.
They consider themselves to be Europeans.
I consider it a great honour to be invited.
consider it necessary/important etc to do something
I did not consider it necessary to report the incident.
consider somebody/something to do something
The campaign was considered to have failed.
consider yourself lucky/fortunate (=believe you are lucky etc)
Consider yourself lucky you weren’t in the car at the time.
consider yourself (to be) something (=think of yourself as a particular type of person)
They consider themselves to be middle class.
3. PEOPLE’S FEELINGS [transitive] to think about someone or their feelings, and try to avoid upsetting them ⇨ considerate:
You’ve got to learn to consider other people!
Have you considered my feelings?
4. IMPORTANT FACT [intransitive and transitive] to think about an important fact relating to something when making a judgment ⇨ considering:
It’s not surprising when you consider that he only arrived six months ago.
All things considered , I’m sure we made the right decision.
5. DISCUSS [transitive] to discuss something such as a report or problem, so that you can make a decision about it:
The committee has been considering the report.
6. LOOK AT [transitive] formal to look at someone or something carefully:
Ben considered the statue with an expert eye.
7. consider it done spoken used to say yes very willingly when someone asks you to do something for them:
‘Could you drive me to the airport tomorrow?’ ‘Consider it done.’
▪ consider verb [transitive not in progressive] formal to have an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about them: We do not consider this film suitable for young children. | She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation.
▪see verb [transitive not in progressive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing: Having a child makes you see things differently. | America was seen as the land of opportunity. | The country sees itself as a bridge between East and West.
▪regard/view verb [transitive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing. Regard/view are a little more formal than see: She regards herself more as an entertainer than a singer. | Many people in the industry viewed him with suspicion.
▪perceive verb [transitive often passive] formal to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing: Historically, nursing has been perceived as a job for women, but things have changed now. | The group were perceived to have little real talent. | Do other people perceive us as we perceive ourselves?
▪think of somebody/something as (also look on somebody/something as ) to think that someone or something is a particular type of person or thing: He looked on his job as a welcome relief from the problems at home. | Even though he’s 18, his parents still think of him as a child. | I think of her more as a sister.
con‧sid‧er S1 W1 /kənˈsɪdə $ -ər/
verb Word Family: adjective: considerable ≠ inconsiderable, considerate ≠ inconsiderate, considered; verb: consider, reconsider; noun: consideration, reconsideration; adverb: considerably, considerately ≠ inconsiderately
Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: considerer, from Latin considerare 'to look at the stars, look at closely, examine', from com- ( ⇨ COM-) + sidus 'star'
1. THINK ABOUT [intransitive and transitive] to think about something carefully, especially before making a choice or decisionLanguage: Old French
Origin: considerer, from Latin considerare 'to look at the stars, look at closely, examine', from com- ( ⇨ COM-) + sidus 'star'
consider doing something
consider the possibility of (doing) something
consider whether (to do something)
consider where/how/why etc
be considering your position formal (=be deciding whether or not to leave your job)
2. OPINION [transitive] to think of someone or something in a particular way or to have a particular opinion
consider (that)
consider somebody/something (to be) something
consider it necessary/important etc to do something
consider somebody/something to do something
consider yourself lucky/fortunate (=believe you are lucky etc)
consider yourself (to be) something (=think of yourself as a particular type of person)
3. PEOPLE’S FEELINGS [transitive] to think about someone or their feelings, and try to avoid upsetting them ⇨ considerate:
4. IMPORTANT FACT [intransitive and transitive] to think about an important fact relating to something when making a judgment ⇨ considering:
5. DISCUSS [transitive] to discuss something such as a report or problem, so that you can make a decision about it:
6. LOOK AT [transitive] formal to look at someone or something carefully:
7. consider it done spoken used to say yes very willingly when someone asks you to do something for them:
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◆ The book is about homeless people in the cities.这本书写的是城市中无家可归的人们。 ◆ The report deals with the issue of homelessness in London.这篇报道是关于伦敦的无家可归问题。 ◆ The writer discusses the problems faced by homeless people.作者讨论了无家可归者面临的种种问题。 ◆ The article presents an overview of the issues surrounding homelessness.这篇文章概述了有关无家可归的种种问题。 ◆ The novel explores the theme of friendship among homeless people.这部小说探究了无家可归者之间的友谊这个主题。 ◆ The first chapter examines the relationship between homelessness and drug addiction.第一章考察了无家可归与吸毒成瘾之间的关系。 ◆ The paper considers the question of why so many young people become homeless.这篇论文论述了为何如此多的年轻人变得无家可归的问题。
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◆ The book is about homeless people in the cities.这本书写的是城市中无家可归的人们。 ◆ The report deals with the issue of homelessness in London.这篇报道是关于伦敦的无家可归问题。 ◆ The writer discusses the problems faced by homeless people.作者讨论了无家可归者面临的种种问题。 ◆ The article presents an overview of the issues surrounding homelessness.这篇文章概述了有关无家可归的种种问题。 ◆ The novel explores the theme of friendship among homeless people.这部小说探究了无家可归者之间的友谊这个主题。 ◆ The first chapter examines the relationship between homelessness and drug addiction.第一章考察了无家可归与吸毒成瘾之间的关系。 ◆ The paper considers the question of why so many young people become homeless.这篇论文论述了为何如此多的年轻人变得无家可归的问题。
regard to think of sb/sth in a particular way 指认为、视为、看待 ：◆ He seemed to regard the whole thing as a joke. 他似乎是把整件事当成玩笑。 call to say that sb/sth has particular qualities or characteristics 指认为…是、把…看作 ：◆ I wouldn't call German an easy language. 我并不认为德语是一门容易学的语言。 find to have a particular feeling or opinion about sth 指认为、感到 ：◆ You may find your illness hard to accept. 你可能觉得难以接受自己患病。 consider to think of sb/sth in a particular way 指认为、视为、觉得 ：◆ Who do you consider (to be) responsible for the accident? 你认为谁对这个事故负有责任？
regard or consider? 用 regard 还是 consider？
see to have an opinion of sth 指认为、看待 ：◆ Try to see things from her point of view. 设法从她那个角度去看问题。 view to think of sb/sth in a particular way 指视为、认为、看待 ：◆ How do you view your position within the company? 你如何看待你自己在公司中的位置？ NOTE View has the same meaning asregard andconsider but is slightly less frequent and slightly less formal. The main structures areview sb/sth as sb/sth (you cannot leave out theas ) andview sb/sth with sth .* view 与 regard、consider 意义相同，但略为不常用，也略非正式。主要结构有 view sb/sth as sb/sth（as 不能省略）和 view sb/sth with sth。
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to regard/consider/see/view sb/sth as sthto regard/consider/see/view sb/sth from a particular point of viewto find/consider sb/sth to be sthgenerally/usually regarded/considered/seen/viewed as sthto regard/consider/view sb/sth favourably/unfavourably
