/`kɑntәmˏplet/ /kәn`tєmplet/ To consider with attention; meditate on. 沉思;默想;思考。 Contemplate the problem before making a final decision. 在作最后决定前对这问题要详加思考。 To look upon as possible or probable; intend. 预期;意欲。 Our neighbour contemplates moving to Chicago. 我们邻居打算迁居芝加哥。 to contemplate going south 意欲南行。 n. contemplator. n. contemplation. |