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contemplates
现在进行时
contemplating
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contemplated
过去完成时
contemplated
1
凝视, 沉思
to look at something carefully and think about it for a long time
及物动词
- He sat in silence to contemplate the vast landscape before him.
他静静地坐着，凝视着面前广阔的景色。
- She contemplated the intricate details of the sculpture for hours.
她花了几个小时凝视雕塑的复杂细节。
- They paused to contemplate the stars shining brightly in the night sky.
他们停下来凝视夜空中闪烁的星星。
- As they walked through the forest, they contemplated the beauty of nature surrounding them.
当他们穿过森林时，他们凝视着周围大自然的美丽。
2
考虑, 沉思
to think about or consider something as a possibility
及物动词
- After years of hard work, he decided to contemplate retirement and enjoy a slower pace of life.
经过多年的辛勤工作，他决定考虑退休并享受更慢的生活节奏。
- She needed to contemplate her career choices before committing to a new job offer.
在承诺接受新工作之前，她需要考虑自己的职业选择。
- The couple sat down to contemplate the idea of relocating to a different country for a fresh start.
这对夫妇坐下来考虑搬到另一个国家重新开始的想法。
- Before making a major investment, it's important to contemplate the potential risks and rewards.
在进行重大投资之前，考虑潜在的风险和回报是很重要的。
- He took a long walk in the woods to contemplate the decision of whether to accept the promotion or pursue a different path.
他在树林里走了很长一段路，思考是接受晋升还是追求不同的道路的决定。
3
沉思, 冥想
to spend time thinking deeply or focusing
- She likes to sit by the lake and contemplate in silence.
她喜欢坐在湖边静静地沉思。
- After the meeting, I needed time alone to contemplate.
会议结束后，我需要独处的时间来思考。
- The monk spent hours contemplating in the temple.
和尚在寺庙里花了几个小时冥想。
- I enjoy contemplating under the stars on clear nights.
我喜欢在晴朗的夜晚在星空下沉思。
- After hearing the news, he went for a walk to contemplate.
听到这个消息后，他去散步沉思。
4
沉思, 深思
to spend time considering or thinking deeply about something
及物动词
- She likes to contemplate her goals before making big decisions.
她喜欢在做出重大决定之前深思自己的目标。
- He sat by the lake to contemplate his next move.
他坐在湖边思考他的下一步行动。
- I spent hours contemplating the meaning of the poem.
我花了几个小时思考这首诗的意义。
- He paused to contemplate the impact of his words before speaking.
他停下来思考自己话语的影响，然后才开口说话。
- They contemplated the pros and cons of moving to a new city.
他们考虑了搬到一个新城市的利弊。