好词典
thoughtful
UK //ˈθɔːt.fəl//US //ˈθɑːt.fəl//
词源
源自中古英语 'thoughtful'，由 'thought'（思考）和形容词后缀 '-ful'（充满...的）组成，最早记录于14世纪。
adjective
❶ 形容一个人考虑周到，善于为他人着想，做事前会仔细思考可能的影响或后果。
“She is always thoughtful and brings coffee for everyone in the office.”
（她总是很体贴，会给办公室的每个人带咖啡。）
“It was thoughtful of you to remember my birthday.”
（你能记得我的生日真是太贴心了。）
❶ 形容一种安静、沉思的状态，表现出正在认真思考的样子。
“She had a thoughtful expression as she read the letter.”
（她读信时露出沉思的表情。）
“He sat in thoughtful silence for a long time.”
（他静静地坐着沉思了很久。）
同义词:considerate, attentive, reflective, meditative, pensive
常见短语
thoughtful gift — 指经过精心挑选或制作的礼物，能体现送礼者的心意和对收礼者的了解。
“The handmade scarf was such a thoughtful gift that showed how well she knew me.”
（这条手工围巾是如此贴心的礼物，显示了她对我的了解。）
thoughtful pause — 指在说话或行动前为了思考而做出的短暂停顿，通常显得慎重而有礼貌。
“After a thoughtful pause, he gave his carefully considered opinion.”
（经过深思熟虑的停顿后，他给出了经过仔细考虑的意见。）