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considerate

UK //kənˈsɪdərət//US //kənˈsɪdərət//

词源

源自拉丁语 'consideratus'(仔细思考的),由 'con-'(一起)和 'siderare'(观察星星,引申为思考)组成。

adjective

❶ 形容一个人体贴周到,能够为他人着想,避免做出可能伤害或打扰他人的行为。

“She is always considerate of her colleagues' feelings.”

(她总是很体贴同事的感受。)

“It was very considerate of you to bring an umbrella for me.”

(你为我带伞真是太周到了。)

同义词:thoughtful, kind, attentive

常见短语

be considerate of — 表示对某人或某事表现出体贴和关心,常用于提醒或描述体贴的行为。

“Please be considerate of others when using shared spaces.”

(使用共享空间时请为他人着想。)