
thoughtfulness
词源
源自中古英语 'thoughtful'(深思的)+ 后缀 '-ness',表示状态或品质。词根可追溯至古英语 'þōht'(思想)。
noun
❶ 指体贴、关心他人的品质,表现为细心考虑别人的需求和感受,常通过具体行动体现。
“Her thoughtfulness in bringing soup to her sick neighbor was deeply appreciated.”
(她给生病的邻居送汤的体贴行为让人非常感动。)
“The thoughtfulness of remembering my birthday made me feel special.”
(记得我生日的这份用心让我觉得自己很特别。)
❶ 指认真思考的状态或习惯,表现为深入、谨慎的思考过程。
“The essay reflects deep thoughtfulness about environmental issues.”
(这篇文章反映出对环境问题的深刻思考。)
“His thoughtfulness before making decisions earns him respect.”
(他在做决定前的深思熟虑为他赢得了尊重。)
常见短语
act of thoughtfulness — 指具体的体贴行为,通常是小而用心的举动,能让他人感受到关心。
“Bringing coffee to a tired colleague is a simple act of thoughtfulness.”
(给疲惫的同事带咖啡是一种简单的体贴行为。)
depth of thoughtfulness — 形容思考的深度和全面性,常用于赞赏某人考虑问题的细致程度。
“I was impressed by the depth of thoughtfulness in her analysis.”
(她分析中展现的思考深度让我印象深刻。)