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thoughtfulness

UK //ˈθɔːtf(ʊ)lnəs//US //ˈθɔtf(ʊ)lnəs//

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。)

同义词:consideration, kindness, attentiveness, deliberation, reflectiveness

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。)