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deliberation

UK /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/US /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/

词源

源自拉丁语 'deliberatio',由 'de-'(完全)和 'librare'(权衡)组成,原意为仔细权衡。

noun

❶ 指长时间仔细考虑或讨论的过程,通常用于重要决定或复杂问题,强调慎重和全面性。

“After much deliberation, the committee reached a decision.”

(经过长时间慎重考虑后,委员会做出了决定。)

“She spoke with great deliberation, choosing her words carefully.”

(她说话非常谨慎,字斟句酌。)

同义词:consideration, reflection, thought

常见短语

after due deliberation — 表示经过适当或充分的考虑后做出的决定,强调过程的正式性和全面性。

“The policy was adopted after due deliberation by the board.”

(该政策经过董事会充分审议后获得通过。)