considerate
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++con·sid·er·ate /kənˈsɪdərət/ ●○○ adjective KINDalways thinking of what other people need or want and being careful not to upset them 关切的，体贴的；替他人着想的 OPP inconsiderate He was always kind and considerate. 他总是很善良，为别人着想。it is considerate of somebody (to do something) It was very considerate of you to let us know you were going to be late. 你事先告诉我们你会迟到，考虑得非常周到。considerate towards As a motorist, I try to be considerate towards cyclists. 作为一名驾车者，我尽量考虑到骑自行车的人。► see thesaurus at kind —considerately adverbExamples from the Corpus
considerate• They also gave out their own cigarettes and were exceptionally considerate.• They may genuinely want to be considerate and fair but lack of experience, technique or pressures can interfere.• Natalie is considerate and responsible - a perfect daughter.• Tahseen Basheer exemplifies the genteel and considerate Cairo of the past.• Are you kind, considerate, easy-going, or out-going?• She had married Fred Bradley without being in love with the kind and considerate man who was employing her.• Read in studio An Oxford don says a return to Victorian manners would lead to a better, more considerate society.• Children must learn just a few basic rules-being safe, being considerate to others, and being responsible to themselves.• Table 111. 9 reports the frequency of expectations of considerate treatment at the hands of governmental officials and the police.con·sid·er·ate adjectiveChineseSyllable
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considerate
con‧sid‧er‧ate /kənˈsɪdərət, kənˈsɪdərɪt/
adjective
OPP inconsiderate:
He was always kind and considerate.
it is considerate of somebody (to do something)
It was very considerate of you to let us know you were going to be late.
considerate towards
As a motorist, I try to be considerate towards cyclists.
—considerately adverb
▪ kind someone who is kind tries to help people and make them happy or comfortable, and shows that they care about them: They were very kind to us and let us stay in their house as long as we liked. | a kind old lady | a kind thing to say
▪nice especially spoken friendly and kind. Nice is very common in everyday spoken English and is often used instead of kind: Everyone has been so nice to me. | It’s nice of you to invite me here. | He seems such a nice man.
▪generous kind because you give people money, presents etc: ‘I’ll pay for the meal.’ ‘That’s very generous of you.’ | a generous gift
▪considerate thinking about other people’s feelings, and careful not to do anything that will upset them: Our neighbours are very considerate and always keep their TV turned down. | a considerate driver | He’s always very polite and considerate to his guests.
▪thoughtful thinking of things you can do to make other people happy or feel good – used especially when someone does something such as giving someone a present or helping someone: It was thoughtful of you to send him a card. | Some thoughtful person had taken her bag to the lost property office.
▪caring kind and wanting to help and look after people: She’s lucky to have such a loving and caring husband. | The British are well-known for their caring attitude toward animals.
▪sympathetic saying kind things to someone who has problems and behaving in a way that shows you care about them: My boss was very sympathetic and said I should take some time off work. | She gave him a sympathetic smile.
▪good kind and showing that you want to help – used especially in the following phrases: It was good of you to come and see me. | She’s always been very good to us.
▪sweet informal very kind – used especially when you like someone very much, or you are very pleased because of something they have done: I was given the flowers by a sweet little old lady who lived next door. | It’s sweet of you to ask. | a sweet thing to say
▪kind-hearted/warm-hearted especially written having a kind and friendly character, which makes other people like you: He was a wonderful father, kind-hearted and always laughing. | The town is full of warm-hearted, helpful people.
▪benevolent formal kind and wanting to help people – often used about someone who is important or who people respect: a benevolent ruler | They believe in the existence of a benevolent God who will save mankind. | He listened politely, like some benevolent uncle.
con‧sid‧er‧ate /kənˈsɪdərət, kənˈsɪdərɪt/
adjective Word Family: adjective: considerable ≠ inconsiderable, considerate ≠ inconsiderate, considered; verb: consider, reconsider; noun: consideration, reconsideration; adverb: considerably, considerately ≠ inconsiderately
always thinking of what other people need or want and being careful not to upset them OPP inconsiderate:
it is considerate of somebody (to do something)
considerate towards
—considerately adverb
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